Health Science Specialist- Research Study Coordinator

To apply for this position, you must have the following qualifications:

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Must have a 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. Note: You must provide a copy of your transcripts to receive consideration.

AND

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped you with the knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position, and that is typically related to the work of the position. Specialized experience includes managing clinical tests and collecting data, recruiting, and managing human subjects for clinical trials and providing technical support of projects in a research setting, providing day-to-day support for a Research Program.

OR

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree with a major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. Note: You must provide a copy of your transcripts to receive consideration.

OR

COMBINATION OF BOTH EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience (as stated above) may be used to meet total experience requirements. Only graduate level education in excess of 1 year may be combined with experience. Note: You must provide a copy of your transcripts to receive consideration.


You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:

• Administration and Management
• Clinical Data Collection/Documentation
• Grants Management
• Research

IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary with occasional walking, standing, and handling and carrying items such as paper and books. There may be occasion needs to assist study participants with mobility to study location(s). Some travel will be required.

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/.