WOC - Research Health Science Specialist
What you'd do
Please note: There is no pay associated with this position. This position serves as Without Compensation (WOC) Research Health Science Specialist within the Office of Research and Development (ORD). The WOC - Research Health Science Specialist will provide scientific support and coordination on several VA projects as directed. They will handle project questions and problem independently in coordination with the Principle Investigator.
Major duties
Major Duties: The WOC - Research Health Science Specialist will manage timelines and deliverables for successful completion of the projects, write research policies, guidelines and procedures, and other documents, facilitating the compliance with all regulatory and administrative project requirements. Work Schedule: Full-time (Without Compensation)
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/23/2026. Experience: You must possess general experience providing operational support and coordination for research projects which includes managing timelines and deliverables for successful completion of projects; writing research policies, guidelines and procedures; and facilitating the compliance with all regulatory and administrative research project requirements. AND, Education: You must possess a bachelor or graduate degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to the medical field, health sciences, or allied sciences. (Copies of transcripts are required at the time of application) 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; religions; 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. 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. Physical Requirements: The work is predominantly sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there will be some walking, standing, bending and carrying of items of moderate weight such as large binders, banker style file boxes, meeting materials, papers, books or small parts. Hand and eye coordination for delicate testing procedures may be the only special physical demand required to perform the work.
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