Human Subjects Protection Scientist
Human Subjects Protection Scientist
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Job Description
Overview
We are seeking aHuman Subjects Protection Scientistto support the Science & Technology (S&T) Directorate of the Compliance Assurance Program Offices (CAPO) Human Research Protections Group (HRPG) at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.
CAPO HRPG works to ensure that the rights and welfare of human subjects are adequately protected in research via its regulatory oversight and compliance activities as well as through its issuance of departmental standards and guidance.
CAMRIS International LLC is a dynamic medical research and development firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality cost-effective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with todays most effective evidence-based best practices. Our core practice areas include vaccine research development and production; microbiology and infectious disease research; biodefense; clinical research; global health security; and HIV/AIDS programs.Our employees enjoy a collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.
This position is a contingent position that is subject to a federal contract award.
Responsibilities
- Conducts research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health.
- Engages in clinical investigation research and development and other related activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Arts/Science Degree or Masters Arts/Science Degree in lieu of experience.
- Three (3) ten (10) years of experience.
- Possess a DHS security clearance.
- Experience in human research protections or other direct ethical/HRPP/IRB experience to include but not limited to protocol development and reviews and the ability to apply knowledge of pertinent human research protections laws and regulations.
- Experience with or ability to assist in the development of human research protections requirements based upon Federal state local and other laws and guidelines.
- Prior experience within the DHS or other Federal systems and processes.
- Experience in compliance monitoring and/or auditing within a research enterprise and/or regulatory affairs disciplines highly preferred.
- Ability to cross train others on auditing and monitoring principles is highly preferred.
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by a candidate to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
- Constantly performs sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds and occasionally performs medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.
- Constantly pushes or pulls less than 25 pounds and occasionally pushes or pulls 25 45 pounds.
- Occasionally reaches above shoulder level and occasionally uses both hands.
- Constantly stands or walks for more than 25 minutes at a time.
- Constantly bends reaches or twists repeatedly.
- Occasionally kneels squats or stoops.
- Constantly has clear vision (near and/or far) depth perception peripheral vision and/or visual acuity.
- Occasionally communicates with others to exchange information.
- Constantly assesses the accuracy neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
- Occasionally works in noisy environments.
- Constantly wears PPE including but not limited to gloves face shields/goggles safety glasses safety shoes and lab coat.
- Occasionally comes in contact with chemicals such as aerosols biological inhalants plastics inorganic dust and powders etc.
CAMRIS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance for individuals and families FSAs HSA life and AD&D insurance short- and long-term disability legal services voluntary hospital indemnity critical illness and accident insurances EAP pet insurance 401(k) with employer match and Roth option tuition and professional reimbursement public transportation support in the DMV area a referral bonus program vacation with tenure-based increases PTO 11 paid holidays paid bonding leave and paid supplemental short-term disability.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Public Trust-level background check a requirement for this position under an active federal contract. The background check process may include but is not limited to the following: (1) contacting your professional references; (2) verification of previous employment education and credentials; (3) a criminal background check; (4) use/abuse of federally-controlled substances; and (5) a department of motor vehicle check. Candidates must be prepared to fully-complete any required background check questionnaire during initial onboarding.
Employment Type
Full-Time
