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Health Science Specialist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
HybridWhite River Junction, VT$70K – $110KApply by May 27, 2026General Health ScienceINTJINTPISFJISTJOperations
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The Health Science Specialist (Human Research Protection Program Coordinator) serves as an institutional contact person for human research protection, located in White River Junction, VT.
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*** This position involves a multi-grade career ladder.
- →The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-11.
- →At the GS-09 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence.
- →You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-11.
- →Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds.
- →Duties include but are not limited to: Serves as an institutional contact for human research protection Coordinates the general administration, planning, and oversight of management of the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP).
- →Ensures implementation and maintains records of the WRJ VA Research Community offering training which includes a review of basic guidelines, federal regulations and ethical issues as well as the process for getting IRB approval for research studies.
- →Serves as a liaison for research related issues of compliance, monitoring all areas of human protection compliance in accordance with the "Common Rule".
- →Assists investigators and research staff with individual projects acting as a consultant on study design and regulatory compliance.
- →Evaluates projects directing screening, advisory, and approval processes for human subjects research.
- →Manages the evaluation review for approved projects including ad-hoc review while ensuring the expert reviewer selection meets facility standards.
- →Establishes goals, objectives and policies/procedures to develop measures the program needs to meet to be considered successful.
- →Assesses Research programs, identifying problems, suggesting corrective actions, and reporting findings as necessary for successful program continuity.
- →The specialist drafts correspondence to researchers to provide expert advice on policy matters, process issues, and procedural problems.
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 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) - 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
Job ID: edecf210-2087-45f2-97ce-d1128006b528
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