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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Health Science Specialist - IRB Coordinator

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Base pay range: $87,061.00/yr - $113,185.00/yr

Summary 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. The employee is a key member of the research staff.

Qualifications

Must have a Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field – health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position.

Provide a copy of transcripts to receive consideration.

At least one year of specialized experience as an IRB Coordinator.

Or substitution of education for experience: two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree in health sciences or allied sciences.

Combination of education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

All experience must include month and year start/end dates.

Physical requirements: primarily sedentary, light walking, standing, bending, carrying light objects.

Duties

Federal Regulations Application Review and Support 25%: maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of federal regulations regarding research involving human subjects.

Human Subjects Protection Study Consultation 25%: pre‑review new studies for content and completeness before forwarding to the IRB Committee.

Institutional Review Board Committee Oversight 25%: ensure all IRB actions and procedures are within scope of applicable VA, AAHRPP, and FDA regulations.

IRB Training and Education 15%: primary trainer for new members concerning policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the IRB.

Protocol Management & Oversight 10%: review protocols for completeness and appropriateness of content.

Work Schedule: Full‑time – Monday – Friday – 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Telework may be authorized for this position.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Education and Training

Industries Government Administration

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