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Health Science Specialist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 5 days ago
Hybrid Aurora, CO $69K – $89K Apply by Sep 17, 2026 General Health Science INTJINTPISFJISTJ Education
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Position is located at the VA facility in Aurora, CO and is that of a Health Science Specialist who performs professional level scientific work in the conducting of funded and unfunded research protocols as assigned by and under the general supervision of a Principal Investigator.
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*** Duties will include, but may not be limited to the following: Duties Coordinate and execute research study protocols, including health services, clinical research studies, and epidemiological problems relevant to VA.
- →Search and review relevant published literature to develop an understanding of the area to be studied.
- →Apply inclusion/exclusion criteria for research subjects, handle informed consent documentation, and protocol submissions for ethical review.
- →Develop standardized operating procedures (SOPs) for scientific protocols.
- →Assist Principal Investigator (PI) with qualitative and quantitative research, and preparation and submission of R&D paperwork.
- →Initiate and perform experimental data collection through specialized methodologies specified in study protocols.
- →Operate and maintain specialized testing and laboratory equipment, evaluate methods for research protocols.
- →Collaborate with project directors, conduct semi-structured clinical interviews, and monitor survey data collection.
- →Validate and quality-check data, manage data recording and analysis, and develop reports for the study director.
- →Maintain scientific collaborations with other research, clinical, and support organizations.
- →Prepare reports, presentations, and manuscripts for submission to professional meetings and peer-reviewed journals.
- →Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Telework: This position may be authorized for telework as determined by agency policy.
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: 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.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Personality Fit
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