This position serves as Health Science Specialist - Research Study Coordinator within the Research and Development (R&D) Service. The VA Research Program strives to promote Veteran-centered care to improve patient experiences and outcomes across VA healthcare and community settings, and to advance value-driven care by providing Veterans the highest quality care at the lowest financial burden.

Duties

The Research Study Coordinator manages clinical tests, collects data, and recruits and manages subjects for clinical trials while providing high-level technical support of projects in a comprehensive research setting. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Manages Clinical Tests and Collects Data Collects and analyzes data, educates, and interacts with study participants and leadership Provides detailed and summary information and recommendations for further actions based on the data analysis Manages implementation, control and reporting on clinical tests Implements data collection and monitors protocols for difficult clinical research studies Administers or monitors administration of tests and measurements required by project design Records data from samples and specimens to ensure that all tracking data is organized and is monitored during the progress of the study Identifies test results and trends requiring further analysis Maintains all study and regulatory records Prepares project and statistical reports for review process Recruits and Manages Candidates for Clinical Trials Oversees, screens, and evaluates recruitment of candidates for clinical research studies via telephone and/or in person Uses objective rating techniques to identify potential candidates for participation in study where project design is complex Performs informed consent process throughout the study and continuously educates participants on study processes and procedures Performs day-to-day activities related to conducting and overseeing participant interviews and follow-up Coordinates study participant randomization to treatment, works closely with the Research Pharmacy on study drug provision Research Project Support Assists supervisor with managing the routine, day-to-day activities, and administration of the project Plans, develops, completes, and submits on time all required documentation/ paperwork/forms for initial and continuing human subject's review Analyzes processes and documentation to ensure compliance with all technical, regulatory requirements, and information safety regulations Conducts quality assurance evaluations for project data and clinical research instruments, as applicable. Establishes and monitors remediation plans to correct deficiencies Drafts detailed and summary reports for presentation at meetings and conferences and for publication in peer reviewed journals Compiles and produces educational and training materials; determines contents needed for training binders and tools Work Schedule: Monday - Friday from 7:00am-3:30pm Telework: Not Eligible Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Research Health Science Specialist/PD99718S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirements of this position. BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: In order to qualify for this position, you must have successfully completed a Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of this position as a Research Health Science Specialist. (This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. "Major study" is considered to be 24 semester hours. Transcripts Required - If you do not submit a copy of your transcript, your application may not be processed.) GS-11 QUALIFICATIONS: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must possess at least at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service (GS-9) performing the following duties: facilitating a clinical research project in a healthcare setting; monitoring/tracking research project timelines; maintaining research study files, logs, and databases; and communicating with internal and external contacts. Note to Applicants: Your answer will be verified against the information provided on your resume. If your resume does not clearly support your response by addressing your work experience in detail you will be disqualified . ~OR~ EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION: Applicants who do not have specialized experience may qualify via education substitution; in order to qualify based on education at this grade level you must possess a master's or equivalent graduate degree that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position as a Research Health Science Specialist. (Transcripts required - If you do not submit a copy of your transcript, your application may not be processed.) ~OR~ COMBINATION: Applicants can also qualify by possessing equivalent combinations of completed graduate level education and specialized experience which taken together meet the total requirements for this position. (Transcripts required.) You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: CommunicationsCritical ThinkingManages and Organizes InformationProject ManagementResearch Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The work is performed in a research setting requiring no special considerations beyond accepted standards of safety. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. There may be occasional exposure to moderate risks. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address VA St Louis Health Care System 1 Jefferson Barracks Drive St. Louis, MO 63125 US
• Name: Ashley Moore
• Phone: 909-520-8107
• Email: [email protected]