Research Coordinator

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Tripler Army Medical Center, HI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Directorate of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics Specialty Care at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. It is a Direct Hire Solicitation. The Research Coordinator supports pediatric clinical research, including hematology and oncology research, by collecting and analyzing research data, advising department personnel on applicable regulations and review processes, and helping healthcare providers prepare protocols for submission and approval. The position is designated Mission Essential and requires the incumbent to report to or remain at work during certain emergencies. It includes a temporary duty or business travel requirement of 5% of the time. Appointment may require a background investigation and a one-year probationary period. Medical treatment facility employees must be screened for applicable immunizations or pre-existing immunity based on occupational risk, and annual seasonal influenza vaccination is mandatory.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
A bachelor's or graduate degree with a major in an academic field related to medicine, health sciences, or allied sciences appropriate to the work; the degree must be from a program accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education when the degree was obtained.
For GS-07, one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-05, including assisting with research protocol evaluation, gathering clinical research data, and working with support agreements; alternatively, qualifying graduate education or a combination of education and experience may meet the requirement.
For GS-09, one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-07, including evaluating research protocols, analyzing clinical research data, and drafting support agreements; alternatively, a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education, or a qualifying combination of education and experience may meet the requirement.
Applicants qualifying based on education must provide transcripts; foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to accredited U.S. education or receive full course credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
Must report to or remain at work as scheduled during severe weather or other emergency situations because the position is Mission Essential.
Must meet applicable immunization or pre-existing immunity screening requirements for medical treatment facility employees and receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination.
Must complete a one-year probationary period unless previously meeting the applicable requirements.
Temporary duty or business travel of 5% of the time is required.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Advanced in-hire may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

Collect data in accordance with specific research protocol guidelines.
Analyze research related to clinical aspects of hematology, oncology, and other pediatric clinical research.
Consult with department personnel on clinical research protocols to identify applicable DoD and Federal regulations, submission requirements, and review processes.
Research support agreements.
Develop schedules for protocol reviews.
Provide healthcare providers with guidance and support for administering protocols and preparing them for submission and approval according to required guidelines.