Health Science Specialist

Veterans Health Administration

Hartford (VT)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

3 days ago

Be an early applicant

Application generator

Turn this role into an interview — a resume and cover letter built around what this employer wants.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Ad-hoc telework

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration (White River Junction VA Medical Center) in Vermont seeks a Health Science Specialist to coordinate the Human Research Protection Program and support IRB processes. The role involves education program oversight, policy development, and serving as a primary contact for research protections.

You will work with investigators, staff, and external inquiries, ensuring compliance and quality across projects.

Qualifications

Transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying by education.
Education recognized by U.S. Department of Education from accredited institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
Certificate of Foreign Equivalency may be required for foreign education credits.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the HRPP administration, planning, and oversight.
Maintains records of the facility's education program on compliance.
Serves as point of contact for internal and external HRPI/IRB inquiries.
Prepares policies for complex human subjects protection programs.
Gives technical expertise to IRB administrative staff and members.
Drafts correspondence and policy guidance for researchers.
Assists investigators in preparing reports and reviews for projects.
Coordinates program goals, evaluations, and continuity reporting.

Skills

HRPP coordination

IRB support

Policy development

Research integrity

Education

Transcript required

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Employee will be assigned to Research Service, VA Medical Center, White River Junction, VT, serving as an institutional contact person for human research protection.

Key Responsibilities

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

This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-11. At the GS-9 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-11.

Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds. Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Coordinates the general administration, planning, and oversight of management of the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP).

Ensures implementation and maintains records of the comprehensive facility's education program offering training on compliance for the research community, principal investigators/researchers, clinical research coordinators, and other staff. Serves as point of contact for internal and external research integrity inquiries or complaints pertaining to human subjects research. Prepares policies for complex programs pertinent to human subject research protections.

Provides technical expertise to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) administrative staff and members. Drafts correspondence to researchers to provide expert advice on policy matters, process issues, and procedural problems. Coordinates development of policies, procedures and criteria for administration of the organization's human subjects research program.

Assists investigators and research staff in preparation of intricate reports and in the implementation of procedures within individual specific projects. Conducts the screening, advisory, and approval processes for the organization's human subjects research program, and coordinates the evaluation review for approved projects. Monitors project process for content and procedural conformance within approved proposals.

Coordinates establishment of program goals and objectives and identifies results indicative of successful program accomplishments. Conducts program assessments and prepares reports necessary for program continuity and reporting. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am until 4:30pm. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Telework: This position may be authorized for Ad-hoc telework.

Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements & 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $69905 – $109959/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.