Health Science Specialist - Research Study Coordinator

This position serves as Health Science Specialist - Research Study Coordinator within the Research and Development (R&D) Service, VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA. 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.

* THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION
* NOTE:

This is a TERM appointment (not-to-exceed 3 years). 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.

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, 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Recruitment & Relocation

Incentives:

Not authorized

Telework:
This position may be authorized for Ad-hoc telework.