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Health Science Specialist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
On-site Los Angeles, CA $104K – $136K Apply by Jun 10, 2026 General Health Science ISFJISTJ Healthcare
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The Animal Program Compliance Officer (APCO) position is in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHCS) Los Angeles, CA.
What You'll Do
- →***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** staff, principal investigators, and research administration to maintain compliance with VA, NIH/OLAW, USDA, and AAALAC regulations, policies, and interpretations.
- →This includes identifying, quantifying, and reporting problems in our animal care and use program and providing recommendations regarding attainment and maintenance of compliance with all relevant Federal, State, and local regulations.
- →Acts decisively on issues of potential non-compliance, including working with the vivarium and administrative staff and the research group(s) affected.
- →Supports principal investigators in preparing research protocols that are compliant with VA and PHS requirements.
- →Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Reviews all animal research protocols before they are forwarded for review by the veterinary medical officer, and again after they are submitted for IACUC review.
- →Serves as a non-voting member of the IACUC and attend all IACUC meetings Provides a monthly report to the IACUC covering any compliance issues including updates on earlier noncompliance reports, the status of the semi-annual reviews, and other items of importance; Assists the IACUC coordinator in presenting the on-line meeting and; works on maintaining / updating the IACUC SOP Library.
- →Ensure that all laboratory areas with animal use and all vivarium areas are inspected semi annually by the IACUC, and that a monthly progress report on any deficiencies is presented to the IACUC.
- →Prepare official semi-annual report forms for IACUC approval and submission to leadership, and arrange meetings with IACUC representatives to discuss the results of the semi-annual reports.
- →Provides technical assistance and support to Principal Investigators on the development and submission of animal research protocols and on responding to any changes the IACUC or other oversight committee's request.
- →Assists Principal Investigators in translating complex scientific concepts and experimental designs into lay language, and other matters such as ordering controlled substances, using IRBNet on-line submission system, etc.
- →Approve controlled substance orders by confirming the controlled substance is in the approved protocol, and maintain a spreadsheet of controlled substance orders and maintain copies of approved controlled substance order forms.
- →Performs other related duties as assigned.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.
- →Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved NOTE: This is a TERM appointment not to exceed July 1rst 2030.
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.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job 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) - See "Required Documents" below for details.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 9cdbdef1-09b8-403b-92de-0ddd15264778
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