The position is located within the Veterans Affairs Office of Research and Development and is located at the VA Boston Healthcare System (VA BHS).
This is a bargaining unit position. Work Schedule: Work Schedule: Monday - Friday Compressed/Flexible: Yes Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Health Science Specialist/PD00521-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Major Duties: Organizes and coordinates several aspects of the research operations team including updating and adding to documents to Sharepoint. Start up and closure of local research sites and staff.
Trains and provide guidance to site personnel. Analyzes research data and formulates research reports for operations team and leadership. Maintains accurate study records based on the Code of Federal Regulations and ICH Guidelines, and VA and MVP SOPs. Submits reports to the director or designee regarding progress and/or problems encountered in the conduct of research operations. Reviews and implements data access requests ensuring alignment with program and VA regulations.
Develops and implements national email communications on behalf of the operations team and program leadership. Involved in the preparation and management of various meetings including scheduling, agendas, minutes, and presentations. Collecting research data included in current research study. These include performing literature searches and maintain bibliographic databases and require knowledge of multiple questionnaires, and a battery of psychosocial measures.
A transcript must be submitted with your application to verify you meet the positive education requirement for this job series. 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/.
VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov · (844)456-5208
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $69905 – $90882/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-08.
This is a 20 hours per week position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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