VA
$41,769 – $54,300
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role manages clinical research studies at a VA Medical Center, handling specimen preparation, lab equipment maintenance, and participant recruitment and coordination for research trials. It suits someone with laboratory experience who wants to support veteran-centered healthcare research in a structured federal setting.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized experience at GS-4 level or equivalent, meeting at least three of: research activity/control program work, nursery work in controlled environment, or large-scale animal/farm production work
- Bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to handle live animals
- Ability to perform laboratory work
- Current Federal employee time-in-grade requirement (52 weeks at GS-4) if applicable