Health Science Specialist

The Health Science Specialist (HSS) position is located at the Boston Cooperative Studies Program Coordinating Center (Boston CSPCC) in Boston, MA. The HSS serves as a Research Assistant and provides research support for a variety of clinical research studies.

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** NOTE: This is a TERM appointment (not-to-exceed 4 years). Term appointments are non-status, non-permanent 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. Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to the following: Manage study participant processing and workflow from informed consent and enrollment through study follow-up in accordance with approved research protocols. Coordinate day-to-day research activities and support the execution of single- and multi-site clinical research studies. Enter, review, verify, and maintain research data in computerized databases while ensuring data integrity, security, and protocol compliance. Prepare and maintain Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, regulatory documentation, and other required study records. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure compliance with applicable VA, federal, and research regulations. Compile and analyze research data; prepare statistical reports, technical reports, manuscripts, grant proposals, and other research-related documents. Perform literature reviews and provide technical and administrative support to investigators and research staff Perform other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00am to 4:30 pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: Work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required, i.e., standing, walking, bending and lifting of light items. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Required Documents" below for details. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.