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Health Science Specialist (Research Safety Officer)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted today
Hybrid Phoenix, AZ $111K – $145K Apply by Jul 9, 2026 General Health Science INTJINTPISFJISTJ Operations
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The Research Safety Officer (RSO) is a Health Science Specialist position established within the Office of the Associate Chief of Staff for Research (ACOSR). In collaboration with, and under the guidance of the Deputy ACOS for Research (DACOSR), the RSO is responsible for management of the Research Safety Program for the Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS). This includes general administration, planning and oversight of all research safety.
What You'll Do
- →30 Day Hiring Model.
- →The Department of Veterans Affairs is implementing a streamlined 30-Day Hiring Model designed to accelerate hiring while maintaining the highest standards of merit-based selection.
- →This improved process reduces traditional hiring timelines by integrating early coordination, faster assessments, and efficient pre-employment actions.
- →Applicants can expect a more transparent, predictable, and efficient hiring journey from announcement to entry on duty.
- →What Applicants Can Expect Expedited Candidate Review Once the announcement closes, Human Resources will quickly review applications, issue certificates of eligible candidates the day after the announcement closes and refer applicants for hiring manager consideration.
- →Quick Interviews & References HR may arrange interviews and will request references within 3-5 days after being referred to the hiring manager.
- →Streamlined Pre-Employment Requirements: Following a tentative offer, applicants should be prepared to complete required steps, such as fingerprinting and background check, credentialing, and medical examination within 3 days of the offer.
- →Clear and Timely Communication: Applicants will receive clear communication at key milestones, including referral, tentative offer, and onboarding instructions.
- →After meeting pre-employment requirements, candidates will receive a final job offer and start date.
- →Onboarding tasks may continue after starting, with HR ensuring timely completion for a smooth transition into VA service.
- →If selected, applicants should be prepared to come onboard within 30 days of the announcement closing.
- →Major duties include but are not limited to: Reviews all research protocols related to biohazard, chemical, physical, radiation and occupational safety concerns for compliance with all applicable regulations, policies and guidelines prior to submission, and works with investigators to facilitate changes as appropriate.
- →Prepares safety inspection and vulnerability assessment of all research labs Develops equipment specifications for grant proposals.
- →Prepares records of animal facility inspections and reports.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
Personality Fit
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