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Health Science Specialist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 14 days ago
Hybrid Boston, MA $70K – $91K Apply by Sep 8, 2026 General Health Science INTJINTPISFJISTJ Healthcare
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The position is located within the Veterans Affairs Office of Research and Development and is located at the VA Boston Healthcare System (VA BHS).
What You'll Do
- →This is a bargaining unit position.
- →Work Schedule: Work Schedule: Monday - Friday Compressed/Flexible: Yes Telework: This position may be authorized for telework.
- →Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
- →Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Start up and closure of local research sites and staff.
- →Trains and provide guidance to site personnel.
- →Analyzes research data and formulates research reports for operations team and leadership.
- →Maintains accurate study records based on the Code of Federal Regulations and ICH Guidelines, and VA and MVP SOPs.
- →Submits reports to the director or designee regarding progress and/or problems encountered in the conduct of research operations.
- →Reviews and implements data access requests ensuring alignment with program and VA regulations.
- →Develops and implements national email communications on behalf of the operations team and program leadership.
- →Involved in the preparation and management of various meetings including scheduling, agendas, minutes, and presentations.
- →Collecting research data included in current research study.
- →These include performing literature searches and maintain bibliographic databases and require knowledge of multiple questionnaires, and a battery of psychosocial measures.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate controlled office performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
- ✓A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
- ✓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 identification 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓A transcript must be submitted with your application to verify you meet the positive education requirement for this job series.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 0ecac542-4502-4fae-8bcd-ea501ae8e98c
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