Research Health Science Specialist
NOTE:
This is a TERM appointment (366 days). Term appointments are non-status, nonpermanent appointments of limited duration (more than 1 year but not more than 4). Term employees are eligible to earn leave and generally have the same benefits as permanent employees including health and life insurance, within-grade increases and Federal Employees Retirement System and Thrift Savings Plan coverage. Term appointments may be extended without further competition (up to the 4 year maximum). The appointment to a Term position does not confer eligibility for promotion or reassignment to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Coordinates the work of a single or multi-site research study and the work of site coordinators. Assists the Principle Investigator (PI) with both qualitative and quantitative research related to the study. Assists PI with preparation and submission of Research and Development (R&D) paperwork. Screens and evaluates candidates for a study, using the protocol's exclusion and inclusion information. Recruits eligible participants. Administers clinical and other rating scales to confirm eligibility of potential subjects. Obtains informed consent process before conducting and recording quantitative and qualitative interviews with patients or family members. Develops standard operating procedures and policies for a study. Manages an electronic record management system, recording recruitment and interview information and updating the system. Maintains detailed and explicit documentation of data analysis procedures required to establish project validity, reliability, and audit ability, abstracts medical records to obtain data for patient participants. Collaborates on report writing. Accesses various library and on-line search engines using specialized software to perform extensive literature searches on health services/mental disorder topics related to the focus of a research project. Assists in preparation of manuscripts authorized by a PI for publication in peer-reviewed health/medical journal. Facilitates and monitors transcription of interviews; manages and monitors collection of medical records; trains Research Health Science Specialists in the protocol/policies and procedures for the project and in appropriate interview procedures. Work Schedule:
Full-Time, Monday - Friday 8am - 4:
30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required To apply for this position, you must have the following
Qualifications:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Must have 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. Note:
You must provide a copy of your transcripts to receive consideration. AND SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped you with the knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position, and that is typically related to the work of the position. Qualifying specialized experience includes:
Experience with rules and regulations governing the protection of human subjects in research studies; Supporting, facilitating and executing qualitative and/or quantitative, single or multi-site research projects; Screening and evaluating research participants to see if they are eligible to participate in research studies; Preparing and submitting documentation to obtain ongoing approval of study protocols by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Research & Development (R&D) Committees; Performing statistical programming for health services research projects. OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR
Experience:
Two (2) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree with a major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. Note:
You must provide a copy of your transcripts to receive consideration. OR COMBINATION OF BOTH EDUCATION AND
Experience:
Combinations of specialized experience and graduate education as described above that demonstrates my ability to perform the duties of the position. Note:
Only graduate level education in excess of 1 year may be combined with experience. You MUST provide a copy of your transcripts with your application package. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
CommunicationsManages and Organizes InformationProject ManagementResearchTechnical 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. 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/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This is a TERM appointment (366 days). Term appointments are non-status, nonpermanent appointments of limited duration (more than 1 year but not more than 4). Term employees are eligible to earn leave and generally have the same benefits as permanent employees including health and life insurance, within-grade increases and Federal Employees Retirement System and Thrift Savings Plan coverage. Term appointments may be extended without further competition (up to the 4 year maximum). The appointment to a Term position does not confer eligibility for promotion or reassignment to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Coordinates the work of a single or multi-site research study and the work of site coordinators. Assists the Principle Investigator (PI) with both qualitative and quantitative research related to the study. Assists PI with preparation and submission of Research and Development (R&D) paperwork. Screens and evaluates candidates for a study, using the protocol's exclusion and inclusion information. Recruits eligible participants. Administers clinical and other rating scales to confirm eligibility of potential subjects. Obtains informed consent process before conducting and recording quantitative and qualitative interviews with patients or family members. Develops standard operating procedures and policies for a study. Manages an electronic record management system, recording recruitment and interview information and updating the system. Maintains detailed and explicit documentation of data analysis procedures required to establish project validity, reliability, and audit ability, abstracts medical records to obtain data for patient participants. Collaborates on report writing. Accesses various library and on-line search engines using specialized software to perform extensive literature searches on health services/mental disorder topics related to the focus of a research project. Assists in preparation of manuscripts authorized by a PI for publication in peer-reviewed health/medical journal. Facilitates and monitors transcription of interviews; manages and monitors collection of medical records; trains Research Health Science Specialists in the protocol/policies and procedures for the project and in appropriate interview procedures. Work Schedule:
Full-Time, Monday - Friday 8am - 4:
30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required To apply for this position, you must have the following
Qualifications:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Must have 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. Note:
You must provide a copy of your transcripts to receive consideration. AND SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped you with the knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position, and that is typically related to the work of the position. Qualifying specialized experience includes:
Experience with rules and regulations governing the protection of human subjects in research studies; Supporting, facilitating and executing qualitative and/or quantitative, single or multi-site research projects; Screening and evaluating research participants to see if they are eligible to participate in research studies; Preparing and submitting documentation to obtain ongoing approval of study protocols by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Research & Development (R&D) Committees; Performing statistical programming for health services research projects. OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR
Experience:
Two (2) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree with a major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. Note:
You must provide a copy of your transcripts to receive consideration. OR COMBINATION OF BOTH EDUCATION AND
Experience:
Combinations of specialized experience and graduate education as described above that demonstrates my ability to perform the duties of the position. Note:
Only graduate level education in excess of 1 year may be combined with experience. You MUST provide a copy of your transcripts with your application package. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
CommunicationsManages and Organizes InformationProject ManagementResearchTechnical 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. 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/.
- Department:
0601 General Health Science - Salary Range:
$52,905 to $68,777 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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