Full vacancy announcement follows. Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 or more years of continuous active service may apply. The incumbent will serve as a clinical manager for medical research studies. She will be responsivle for developing procedures for identifying and recruiting candidates that meet all eligibility criteria for the study, collecting and preparing biological samples, performing laboratory tests such as preparation of microscopic specimens and tissue samples, reviewing lab results, insructing and informing patients regarding disease process, diagnostic testing and therapeutic plan, maintaining the budget and quality control records. Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Experience is typically in or related to the work of the position described.
Candidates must have one year of speicalized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level. Specialized experience is experience working on medical research studies. Temporary employment not to exceed one year. Term appointment not to exceed 13 months. Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.