Total 2 Full-time science job vacancies in Asheville, North Carolina

This position is located within the Research Department at the Charles George VA Medical Center. The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• This position supervises Research Health Science Specialists working on studies in the
  CSP and Operational Studies Portfolio at the CGVAMC site.
• The incumbent provides technical and administrative supervision to a unit of GS7-GS11 Research Health Science Specialists, policies and priorities are being followed; develops performance standards; and evaluates work performance of subordinates.
• The incumbent gives advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters.
• The incumbent hears and resolves minor complaints from employees; refers group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level supervisor or manager; effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious cases.
• The incumbent interviews candidates for positions in the unit; recommends appointments, promotions, and reassignments to unit positions; identifies
  and provides for training needs; and finds ways to improve production or increase the
  quality of work within the area of authority.
• Implement data collection and monitor protocols for difficult clinical research studies. Administer or monitor administration of tests and measurements required by project design.
• Record data from samples and specimens to ensure that all tracking data is organized and is monitored during the progress of the study.
• Identify test results and trends requiring further analysis.
• Coordinate the accomplishment of the scientific (merit) review and evaluation of research programs to provide recommendations or decisions for program strategies, modifications, budgeting, or improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 0730 - 4:30PM
Telework: Approved for Ad-Hoc Telework
Compressed Work Schedule: Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Research Health Science Specialist/PD044700
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $82,830 Per Year (GS 12)

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

Supervisory Duties:

• Oversees the daily operations of the unit, ensuring that agency policies and priorities are being followed;
• Develops performance standards and evaluates work performance of subordinates;
• Monitors work efforts and assignments;
• Provides advice, counseling and instruction to employees on both technical and administrative matters;
• Identifies and provides training to staff as needed;
• Hears and resolves minor complaints from employees;
• Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands;
• Recommends appointments, promotions, and reassignments;

Manages Clinical Tests and Collects Data:

• Collects and analyzes data, educates, and interacts with study participants and leadership;
• Provides detailed and summary information and recommendations for further actions based on the data analysis;
• Manages implementation, control and reporting on clinical tests;
• Implements data collection and monitors protocols for difficult clinical research studies;
• Ensures that all tracking data is organized and is monitored during the progress of the study;
• Identifies test results and trends requiring further analysis;
• Maintains all study and regulatory records;
• Prepares project and statistical reports for review process;

Recruits and Manages Candidates for Clinical Trials

• Oversees, screens, and evaluates recruitment of candidates for clinical research studies via telephone and/or in person;
• Uses objective rating techniques to identify potential candidates for participation in study where project design is complex;
• Performs informed consent process throughout the study and continuously educates participants on study processes and procedures;
• Performs day-to-day activities related to conducting, overseeing participant interviews and follow-up;

Research Project Support:

• Manages the routine, day-to-day activities, and administration of the project;
• Ensures all required documentation, paperwork and forms for initial and continuing human subject's review are submitted by established timeframes;
• Analyzes processes and documentation to ensure compliance with all technical, regulatory requirements, and information safety regulations;
• Conducts quality assurance evaluations for project data and clinical research instruments, as applicable; Establishes and monitors remediation plans to correct deficiencies;
• Drafts detailed and summary reports for presentation at meetings and conferences and for publication in peer reviewed journals;
• Compiles and produces educational and training materials to include determining content needed for training binders and tools;

Performs other directly related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Starting at $82,830 Per Year (GS 12)