U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Science Specialist - IRB Coordinator
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
The Institutional Review Board Coordinator (IRB), GS-0601-11 position at Greater Los Angeles VAMC, Los Angeles, California is in the office of the Associate Chief of Staff for Research and Development Service (ACOS‑R). This position provides a variety of support services for active Research Investigators, VA personnel and non‑VA personnel.
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 12/31/2030). 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.
Duties Federal Regulations Application Review and Support (25%) The employee maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal regulations regarding research involving human subjects. This will involve attending and representing the Medical Center on national conference calls or meetings of AAHRPP, FDA, and local area IRB coordinator meetings to maintain contact with field coordinators.
Human Subjects Protection Study Consultation (25%) The employee pre‑reviews new studies for content and completeness following local, AAHRPP, Office of Research Oversight (ORO), VHA Handbooks, and FDA requirements before forwarding them to the IRB Committee.
Institutional Review Board Committee Oversight (25%) The employee ensures that all IRB actions and procedures are within the scope of applicable VA, AAHRPP, and FDA regulations, as needed. The employee continually provides updates to the board regarding changing regulations and noteworthy news items pertaining to Human Studies.
IRB Training and Education (15%) The employee is the primary trainer for new members of the IRB concerning the policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the IRB, including Data Use Agreements, Data Transfer Agreements and privacy concerns.
Protocol Management & Oversight (10%) The employee will review protocols as they are received in the IRB office for completeness and appropriateness of content. The IRB office maintains complete folders for all protocols.
Work Schedule:
Full‑Time, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI):
Not Approved
Telework:
This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Requirements
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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 12/31/2030). 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.
Duties Federal Regulations Application Review and Support (25%) The employee maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal regulations regarding research involving human subjects. This will involve attending and representing the Medical Center on national conference calls or meetings of AAHRPP, FDA, and local area IRB coordinator meetings to maintain contact with field coordinators.
Human Subjects Protection Study Consultation (25%) The employee pre‑reviews new studies for content and completeness following local, AAHRPP, Office of Research Oversight (ORO), VHA Handbooks, and FDA requirements before forwarding them to the IRB Committee.
Institutional Review Board Committee Oversight (25%) The employee ensures that all IRB actions and procedures are within the scope of applicable VA, AAHRPP, and FDA regulations, as needed. The employee continually provides updates to the board regarding changing regulations and noteworthy news items pertaining to Human Studies.
IRB Training and Education (15%) The employee is the primary trainer for new members of the IRB concerning the policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the IRB, including Data Use Agreements, Data Transfer Agreements and privacy concerns.
Protocol Management & Oversight (10%) The employee will review protocols as they are received in the IRB office for completeness and appropriateness of content. The IRB office maintains complete folders for all protocols.
Work Schedule:
Full‑Time, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI):
Not Approved
Telework:
This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Requirements
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