Health Science Specialist - Research

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair is seeking a Health Science Specialist as a Senior Investigator within the MAVERIC Core Laboratory at the VA Boston Healthcare System in Boston, MA. The role involves independently planning and directing complex research projects in a multidisciplinary setting.

Required is a bachelor’s or graduate degree in health sciences, plus specialized experience including study design, data analysis, and reporting, and the ability to obtain independent funding for research

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in health sciences or related field, from an accredited program. Transcript required showing degree conferred.
• Knowledge of scientific research principles, study design, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• One full year of specialized experience at GS-12 level related to health science research, including planning, conducting, and evaluating complex projects.
• Experience in independent funding development, applying advanced laboratory techniques, coordinating lab operations, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, direct, and evaluate complex scientific research projects.

Skills

Independent research planning

Data analysis

Laboratory coordination

Research funding development

Education

Bachelor's or graduate degree in health sciences or related field

Job description

The Health Science Specialist serves as a Senior Investigator responsible for independently planning, developing, implementing, directing, and evaluating complex scientific research projects within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This position is located in the Massachusetts Veterans Epidemiology Research and Information Collaborative (MAVERIC) Core Laboratory at the VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHCS) in Boston, MA.

BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: 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 at the time the degree was obtained. NOTE: A transcript is required at the time of application and must show date degree conferred. Education cannot be credited without documentation.

The Selective Placement Factor for this position is: Knowledge and ability to apply scientific research principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.

In addition to the Basic Education Requirement and Selective Placement Factors (SPF) above, to qualify for this position at the GS-13 grade level, you must meet the specialized experience requirement.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal Service, that is directly related to the work of the position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Health Science Specialist. Specialized experience includes independently planning, developing, conducting, and evaluating complex scientific research projects; developing and pursuing independent funding to support research activities; applying advanced laboratory techniques and research methodologies; analyzing and interpreting scientific data; providing technical guidance and training to research personnel; coordinating laboratory operations; ensuring compliance with research regulations and safety standards; and collaborating with multidisciplinary research teams to advance scientific investigations and research objectives.

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/.