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SalaryWhite River Junction Veteran’s Affairs Health Care System (WRJ VA HCS)
Are you interested in helping to improve the healthcare of United States Veterans through meaningful work in a collaborative environment? The White River Junction Veteran’s Affairs Health Care System (WRJ VA HCS) Research Department conducts groundbreaking research in various healthcare disciplines including Oncology, Cardiology, Mental Health, Neurology, and Gastroenterology, among others.
Research Coordinator Positions
The WRJ VA HCS Research Department is currently hiring full-time Research Coordinators who want to be part of our research team. Applicants will be considered for all open positions.
Key Duties for all Research Coordinator Positions:
- Recruits candidates for clinical trials.
- Performs day-to-day activities related to conducting and overseeing participant interviews and follow-up visits.
- Develops and maintain study databases.
- Develops, implements, and maintains standard operating procedures and study materials.
- Prepares and tracks institutional review board submissions and other regulatory documents.
- Prepares reports and presentations for local and national research meetings.
- Conduct quality control procedures such as consent form audits, documentation tracking, and data reconciliation and support System-wide research quality control and safety efforts.
- Performs data collection and data entry as described in research protocols.
Qualifications for all Research Coordinator Positions:
- Education Requirements: 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. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) required.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with a diverse group of researchers and staff.
- Experience with customer service, particularly by telephone and e-mail.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Solid problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and timelines.
- Experience with data management systems (e.g., REDCap, Microsoft Access) preferred.
Salary information:
- General Schedule Pay Scale levels 9-11
- Minimum annual salary: $67,743
- Maximum annual salary: $106,549
Research Assistant Positions
The WRJ VA HCS Research Department is currently hiring full-time Research Assistants who want to be part of our research team. Applicants will be considered for all open positions.
Key Duties for all Research Assistant Positions:
- Provides written and verbal customer service.
- Manages digital and non-digital data, files, and reports.
- Participates in design of data collection instruments and procedures, selection of appropriate measures and techniques, study implementation, data analyses, and interpretation of results.
- Collects clinical data from research study subjects primarily through data collection forms developed for that purpose (both Teleform and Electronic Data Capture).
- Prepares and tracks IRB submissions and other regulatory documents.
- Answers questions relating to the technical aspects of the study, including screening of participants, randomization and follow-up procedures, and determines appropriate action(s).
- Collaborates in the development, implementation, and maintenance of standard operating procedures and study materials.
Qualifications for all Research Assistant Positions:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) required.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with a diverse group of researchers and staff.
- Experience with customer service, particularly by telephone and e-mail.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Solid problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and timelines.
- Experience with data management systems (e.g., REDCap, Microsoft Access) preferred.
Salary information:
- General Schedule Pay Scale level 7
- Annual salary range: $55,383 – $71,999
Application Information
All positions are based in White River Junction, VT, are in-person, and all candidates must be U.S. citizens. Top candidates’ education and experience will be evaluated by Human Resources to determine if they meet the criteria for the position. The General Schedule (GS) salary table for White River Junction can be found on the Office of Personnel Management website at opm.gov.
To inquire, please send a cover letter and resume to Taylor.Burgess1@va.gov. See detailed instructions below. If you do not provide sufficient detail or required information, Human Resources may not find you eligible for the position. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
It is understood that your circumstances may change during the interview process. Please be sure to share any updates relevant to your situation such as your employment status and current location throughout the process.
Diversity enriches research and promotes the best healthcare. We are committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive environment for our Center. We encourage individuals whose backgrounds or interests align with this commitment, as well as individuals from all backgrounds that are underrepresented in research, to apply.
Please format your resume according to the following guidance for federal submission:
*The USAJobs website has tips on submitting a resume for a federal position. Some of the following items come from that guidance.
▪ List all relevant and previous employment in an easy-to-read format.
▪ List all degrees and years obtained (i.e., MPH or MS, BA or BS, etc.).
▪ List research experience done to fulfill degree requirements separately from non-academic research work and clearly indicate it as such.
▪ For each past job or position held, include the following information:
- Employer name and address.
- Salary (if unpaid, list as “$0/hour”) and number of hours worked.
- Supervisor name and contact information.
- Permission to contact supervisor: Yes/No.
- Internships that you received academic credit for should also be listed and the information for 1-4 included.
- Any internships that were not paid and you did not receive academic credit for should be listed in a separate volunteer section and the information for 1-4 included.
Highlight and elaborate on your research and healthcare experience and related academic and presentation/publication achievements. Consider a non-research audience when describing your experiences, spelling out abbreviations and explaining any terms and jargon from your background. It is acceptable for your resume to be longer than 1-2 pages as federal resume are typically quite thorough and detailed. Please provide as much detail as you can.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,383.00 - $106,549.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Cardiology
- Gastroenterology
- Oncology
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Relocate:
- White River Junction, VT 05001: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
