Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location(s): Charleston, South Carolina
Salary Range: $132159 - $171811 Per Year
Job Summary: The Research Service is seeking a full-time Biomedical Engineer (Research) for the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston South Carolina. The Biomedical Engineer (Research) is responsible for the Research BioPrinting Program at the Ralph H Johnson VAMC. Ralph H Johnson VAMC has affiliations with the Medical University of South Carolina and joint operations with nearby DoD installations.
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Qualifications: Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. Biomedical Engineers must be proficient in spoken and written English. Education and/or Experience. The individual must meet either item (1) or (2) to meet this requirement: (1) Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Engineering. To be creditable, the curriculum must be from a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), as a professional engineering curriculum. Examples of acceptable engineering degrees include: Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Biochemical Engineering. Titles may vary from educational institutions and change over time. OR, (2) Certification as a Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) and a bachelor's degree not listed in item 3.b.(1) above. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). All persons employed in VHA in this occupation, on the effective date of this qualification standard, are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education, and/or certification/registration that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply: (1) Such employees in an occupation that does not require a certification/registration, may be reassigned, promoted, or demoted within the occupation. (2) Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis, prior to the effective date of the qualification standard, may not have their temporary appointment extended, or be reappointed on a temporary, or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard. (3) Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education and/or certification/registration, that meet all the basic requirements of this qualification standard, must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation. (4) If an employee, who was retained in an occupation listed in 38 U.S.C. § 7401(3) under this provision, leaves that occupation, the employee loses protected status, and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation. Grade Determinations: GS-14 Experience. Completion of at least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower level and must fully meet the KSAs at that level. At the GS-13 level the biomedical engineer (research) is responsible for conducting biomedical research involving significant engineering concepts and applications as an investigator; serving as senior author in the preparation of manuscripts published in peer-reviewed archival journals; serving as principal investigator on competitive research proposals for funding by Federal and non-Federal peer reviewed sources; disseminating research findings at the local facility, and interacting with clinicians and clinical biomedical engineers. Ability to apply appropriate scientific methods in the design and execution of basic and applied research in the field of biomedical engineering, Ability to coordinate work across multiple settings, e.g., medical centers, universities, Ability to convey scientific biomedical engineering concepts and methodology to individuals with various levels of technical expertise. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the biomedical engineer (research) must demonstrate the following KSAs Ability to provide formal clinical, research, and/or educational consultation to multidisciplinary staff. Knowledge of the legal, ethical, and professional standards applicable to clinical research in the field of biomedical engineering. Knowledge of budget control procedures that including funding from multiple sources and may vary annually. Assignment. At this level, the biomedical engineer (research) designs and supervises biomedical research projects, including the assembly and supervision of an investigative team; has a record of publication as a senior author on manuscripts published in peer-reviewed archival journals; participates in the peer-review of manuscripts in archival journals; has a record of funded, competitive research proposals by Federal or non-Federal peer-reviewed sources; disseminates research findings at the VISN, national, and international level; and participates in the mentorship and training of junior researchers and investigators. Reference: FORMER VA HANDBOOK REFERENCE: PART II APPENDIX G38. For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-14. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service.
How to Apply: All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/08/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12952733. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
Application Deadline: 2026-05-08