Clinical Trials Specialist

Basic Education Requirement:

In order to qualify for a Clinical Trials Specialist GS-601 position, you must have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or graduate/higher level degree with 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).

Additional Qualifications:

You qualify at the GS-12 level, if you meet the following:
You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: preparing comprehensive reports summarizing the progress on clinical trials; conducting clinical trials and targeted research programs; assisting in protocol development, implementation, clinical site monitoring, and contributing to the presentations of clinical research.

You qualify at the GS-13 level, if you meet the following:
You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: preparing Investigational New Drug (IND) applications and Clinical Trial Agreements; performing oversight and management pertaining to the regulatory and procedural aspects of clinical research/clinical trials; developing protocol budgets; managing protocol development for clinical studies and monitoring performance; and establishing overall priorities for the oversight of clinical trials and performance evaluation.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer.

Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12402106