Serve as the laboratory supervisor and liaison between the basic science investigators and the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System (BPVAHCS) Research Service, as well as the lead research program administrative specialist for the Research Laboratory Program. May fill the role of Research Safety Coordinator (RSC) or support and work in conjunction with RSC. Manage the Research Laboratory, including all individual laboratories and the research core areas, and its administrative support services.

Duties

Developing, writing, recommending and implementing research procedures, reports, and policies to comply with current local and federal regulations and accepted standards regarding laboratory operations. Developing and updating databases for research instruments at BPVAHCS as well as approved off-site laboratories. Maintaining databases and coordinates with the Administrative Officer/Research and Research Budget Analyst the funding, acquisitions and procurement of instruments and equipment within the Bay Pines VAHCS and approved off-site laboratories. Providing budget planning for laboratory operations to the Administrative Officer and Budget Analyst, and develops multiyear spending plans/budget proposals for the Administrative Officer and Budget Analyst. Ensuring and documenting that all laboratory staff have completed all initial and annual training. Maintaining and managing all laboratory regulations, directives, and standard operating procedures (SOP's). Managing the security and safety of the laboratories within R&D. S/he coordinates all security and safety aspects with the Research Safety Coordinator, VA Police, office of Safety and Emergency Management, Radiation Safety Officer, and R&D Administrative Officer in order to ensure compliance with all VHA and OSHA regulations. Coordinating the purchase, disposal and inventory of hazardous chemicals maintained in all Research laboratories. Coordinating safety and equipment training of all laboratory staff with the Research Safety Coordinator. Coordinating the planning and oversight of assigned bench laboratory space, and interacting with principal investigators in the proper establishment of newly assigned laboratory space to ensure proper use of agents, chemicals, and common research equipment. S/he also coordinates laboratory decommissioning. Assisting the Associate Chief of Staff and Administrative Officer in developing short and long range strategic plans, budgets, program policies, and objectives towards enhancing and expanding Research laboratory programs effectiveness, efficiency and funding in a safe, compliant and fiscally consistent manner. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Position Description/PD#: Health Science Specialist/PD516-11052-O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/07/2024. This occupational series has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): The IOR for this occupational series is: Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. 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. In addition to the IOR, you may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized experience: Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: responsible for overseeing and organizing the day-to-day operations of the Research Laboratory, including supervision and maintenance of all elements of the Research Laboratory Program (e.g. animal modeling, tissue and cell culture, cellular and molecular assays, biomechanical testing and tissue microbiology), protocol management, equipment inventories, chemical inventories, collecting, storing and analyzing data, and laboratory regulatory compliance. Supports the execution and expansion of the Research Program through administrative activities. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must possess 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph. D. degree or Ph. D. or equivalent doctoral degree. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR, Combination of Experience & Education: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate-level education beyond a Master's degree. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Administration and ManagementCommunicationsFinancial 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 active and hands on and requires some physical exertion such as periods of standing, walking, bending, and lifting. There is walking and frequent surveillance throughout the laboratory research building and between individual laboratories and the vivarium. Occasionally, there may be a need to lift small packages of 15-20 lbs. or to reposition research instrument with help. Fine motor assays requiring focused vision and technical skills occur frequently. Above average dexterity is also required to operate the instrumentation and manipulate chemical and test samples. The work requires willingness and ability to work in the laboratory environment with Biosafety level 2 pathogens, hazardous chemicals, cryogens and radioactive material are required. The work also requires animal handling. 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address CW Bill Young Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 10000 Bay Pines Boulevard Bay Pines, FL 33744 US
• Name: Rosalba Gallucci
• Phone: 803-695-6704
• Email: [email protected]