Research QA Specialist - Hybrid & Compliance Focus

Houston VA Research and Educ; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401K Plan

Job summary

Houston VA Research & Education Foundation (HVAREF) seeks a Research Quality Assurance Specialist for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. You will support the Office of Quality Assurance for VA research, help ensure regulatory compliance, and assist with accreditation, audits, and site visits.

The role requires strong communication, detail-orientation, and at least 3 years of clinical science research experience. A hybrid work arrangement is available after probation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of clinical science research experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in updating policies and SOPs.
• Identify and resolve process issues; support quality improvement.
• Support regulatory site visits and provide input to minimize non-compliance.
• Organize and compile documents for accreditation, audits and site visits.
• Participate in quality improvement/accreditation teams as needed.
• Collect and review Conflict of Interest disclosures and training docs.
• Provide guidance on deficiencies of protocol submissions and modifications.
• Ensure accuracy of submitted materials; resolve technical issues with submissions.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Computer proficiency

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

ISVAR

VAIRRS

Job description

Houston VA Research & Education Foundation (HVAREF) seeks a Research Quality Assurance Specialist for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. You will support the Office of Quality Assurance for VA research, help ensure regulatory compliance, and assist with accreditation, audits, and site visits.

The role requires strong communication, detail-orientation, and at least 3 years of clinical science research experience. A hybrid work arrangement is available after probation.