Research Health Technician (Volunteer/Unpaid)

Quick Facts

• Role: Without Compensation (WOC) Research Health Technician
• Work schedule: Intermittent temporary (without compensation)
• Compensation: No pay associated with this position

Description

Assist with multiple research projects and provide administrative support to research personnel. Support research studies, educational activities, and clinical demonstration projects, including human-subject research tasks such as participant screening, eligibility reviews, medical chart review, and data collection and tracking using spreadsheets and database software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with multiple research projects and provide administrative support
• Support coordination of research studies, educational activities, and clinical demonstration projects
• Assist with human-subject research: data collection and tracking
• Screen and assess potential participants for eligibility
• Review medical charts
• Consult with eligible participants regarding study requirements

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• General experience demonstrating attention to detail, strong organizational skills, multitasking, teamwork, independent work ability, and motivation for research activities
• Meet qualification standards by the closing date (education or qualifying technician experience)
• Submit transcript if using education to qualify
• Selective Service registration (for eligible males)
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification
• Urinalysis drug screening if tentatively selected
• Seasonal influenza vaccination required for VA Health Care Personnel