The position is remotely located in the Office of Research and Development (ORD), Veteran Health Administration (VHA), VA Central Office (VACO). The Regulatory Specialist (Biospecimens) will be responsible for serving as the ORD regulatory expert and consultant on policies, procedures, guidance, and FAQs related to biospecimens in VA conducted research studies.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties include but may not be limited to: Performs critical analyses on technological and scientific developments in the biorepository field. Participates in field visits to audit biospecimen facilities/collections and review local policies in anticipation of federal oversight visits. Reviews audit reports from the Office of Research Oversight and other federal agencies for potential correctable issues related to biospecimen collection and maintenance. Locates, develops and maintains a list of all biobanks and biospecimen collections of interest. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Available (applicant is required on site 50% of work schedule per pay period)

Requirements

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENT: A 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(external link) at the time the degree was obtained. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in Federal Service that includes performing the following duties: Compiles department level policies, guidance documents, FAQs related to biospecimens.; Serves as an expert consultant to the biorepository programs.; Oversees all aspects of the program, including committing resources, gaining compliance with policies and procedures, and resolving complex issues.; Develops tools and provides education to the department program office and local research programs related to biospecimen issues. (Resume(s) must clearly support the duties and experience required for this position. We will not make assumptions regarding experience.) A structured interview will require a writing sample in response to questions related to biorepository policy will be required. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: ComplianceStandardsTeaching OthersTechnical Competence IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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. Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary, including typical office work. The work does include travel to biospecimen handing facilities, meetings, and conferences. 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

IMPORTANT: 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: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).

Contacts

• Address VSHO - Discovery, Education and Affiliate Networks 2402 Wildwood Ave Suite 301 Sherwood, AR 72120 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]