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This position is located within the Research and Development (R&D) Service at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI. This position is fully responsible for managing clinical tests, collecting data, recruiting and managing subjects for clinical trials and providing high-level technical support of research projects. BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT - Bachelor's or higher degree with the major study in an academic field related to health sciences research. TRANSCRIPT (official or unofficial) REQUIRED In addition to meeting the basic education requirement, you must meet at least one of the following grade requirements: GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE - At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is health science research program experience that included all or most of the following: Developing and implementing policies, procedures, and criteria for the administration of a health science research program; Performing data collection and monitoring protocol; Coordinating research projects or clinical studies; Recruiting candidates for clinical research studies; Performing complex analytical studies and interpreting results to coordinate the evaluation of medical/scientific programs and policies and to recommend improvements; Utilizing knowledge of regulations involving human subjects research and good clinical practice including extensive knowledge of single-site or small, medium or large multi-site clinical research administration; Applying knowledge of documentation required by Institutional Review Boards (IRB) to prepare IRB documentation and completing annual reviews; and Conducting interviews of human study subjects using various methods of data collection. NOTE: Your resume must reflect this experience requirement if you are qualifying based on experience. OR GS-11 EDUCATION: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR at least three (3) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree; with a major in an academic field related to health sciences research which provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. TRANSCRIPT (official or unofficial) REQUIRED OR GS-11 COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: An equivalent combination of specialized experience and graduate education as described above. TRANSCRIPT (official or unofficial) REQUIRED You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Communications Critical Thinking Manages and Organizes Information Project 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. 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/. ["This announcement has been extended to close on February 6, 2023. There is no need to re-apply if you have already submitted your application package. However, you may update your application during this time, if needed. NOTE: This is a TERM appointment (not-to-exceed 3 years). Term appointments are non-status, nonpermanent appointments of limited duration (more than 1 year but not more than 4). Term employees are eligible to earn leave and generally have the same benefits as permanent employees including health and life insurance, within-grade increases and Federal Employees Retirement System and Thrift Savings Plan coverage. Term appointments may be extended without further competition (up to the 4-year maximum). The appointment to a Term position does not confer eligibility for promotion or reassignment to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment. ***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Major Duties: Implements data collection and monitor protocols for clinical research studies. Records data from samples and specimens to ensure that all tracking data is organized and is monitored during the progress of the study. Identifies test results and trends requiring further analysis. Prepares project and statistical reports for review process. Oversees, screens, and evaluates recruitment of candidates for clinical research studies. Performs informed consent process throughout the study and continuously educate participants on study processes and procedures. Assist supervisor with managing the routine, day-to-day activities and administration of research projects. Conduct quality assurance evaluations for project data and clinical research instruments. Monitor project progress and timelines. Manage participant compensation, maintain compensation records and prepare invoices or electronic funds transfer for reimbursement. Gathers statistical and narrative data on project status, including resource utilization, statistical data on participation, adherence to protocols on matters such as participant education, control of data, and other similar matters. Organizes and maintains all study documents for management, data, record keeping and/or compliance purposes. Prepares information for research project evaluation functions. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, *am to 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required"]

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