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This position serves as Health Science Specialist - Research Study Coordinator within the Research and Development (R&D) Service, VA Medical Center, Syracuse, NY. The VA Research Program strives to promote Veteran-centered care to improve patient experiences and outcomes across VA healthcare and community settings, and to advance value-driven care by providing Veterans the highest quality care at the lowest financial burden. * THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION* The Research Study Coordinator manages clinical tests, collects data, and recruits and manages subjects for clinical trials while providing high-level technical support of projects in a comprehensive research setting. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Manages Clinical Tests and Collects Data * Collects and analyzes data, educates, and interacts with study participants and leadership. * Provides detailed and summary information and recommendations for further actions based on the data analysis. * Manages implementation, control and reporting on clinical tests. * Implements data collection and monitors protocols for difficult clinical research studies. * Administers or monitors administration of tests and measurements required by project design. * Records data from samples and specimens to ensure that all tracking data is organized and is monitored during the progress of the study. * Identifies test results and trends requiring further analysis. * Maintains all study and regulatory records. * Prepares project and statistical reports for review process. Recruits and Manages Candidates for Clinical Trials * Oversees, screens, and evaluates recruitment of candidates for clinical research studies via telephone and/or in person. * Uses objective rating techniques to identify potential candidates for participation in study where project design is complex. * Performs informed consent process throughout the study and continuously educates participants on study processes and procedures. * Performs day-to-day activities related to conducting and overseeing participant interviews and follow-up. * Coordinates study participant randomization to treatment, works closely with the Research Pharmacy on study drug provision. Research Project Support * Assists supervisor with managing the routine, day-to-day activities, and administration of the project. * Plans, develops, completes, and submits on time all required documentation/ paperwork/forms for initial and continuing human subject's review. * Analyzes processes and documentation to ensure compliance with all technical, regulatory requirements, and information safety regulations. * Conducts quality assurance evaluations for project data and clinical research instruments, as applicable. Establishes and monitors remediation plans to correct deficiencies. * Drafts detailed and summary reports for presentation at meetings and conferences and for publication in peer reviewed journals. * Compiles and produces educational and training materials; determines contents needed for training binders and tools. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized