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Do you want to be a part of improving the healthcare of our United States Veterans through meaningful work in a collaborative environment? The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Cooperative Studies Program (CSP) is a nationally renowned program that produces innovative solutions for Veteran and national healthcare problems through multi-site research studies. 

The Seattle CSP Network of Dedicated Enrollment Sites (NODES) is recruiting a full-time position that will provide research coordination for CSP #595, the Service and Health Among Deployed Veterans (SHADE) Study. CSP #595 is an observational epidemiological study to understand the long-term impact of deployment to Central Asia, Southwest Asia, or Africa after 2001 on lung health.   The Research Study Coordinator will work closely with the Seattle NODES Associate Director of Operations, and the Local Site Investigator, and team lead.  This position is based in Seattle, WA. The Seattle NODES is 1 of 21 NODES within CSP.

Key Duties:

• Manage the daily operations of the CSP #595 at VA Puget Sound Health Care System (Seattle and American Lake) and assure success of the site to recruit and collect research data from study participants.
• Under the direction of the NODES Research Program Manager and Local Site Investigator, participates in all aspects of conducting clinical research which includes but is not limited to: feasibility assessments, screening/recruiting potential study participants, obtaining informed consent, enrollment, randomization, scheduling research appointments, data collection, study procedures, study surveys, collection/processing of biospecimens, reporting study adverse events/side effects and completing appropriate study documentation for CSP research studies in-person or over the telephone.
• Specific tasks needed for CSP #595, include but are not limited to:
  • Telephone recruitment of study participants
  • Preparing and tracking study mailings
  • Performing study visits, including spirometry testing
  • Accurate data entry into REDCap and Access study databases
  • Some local travel using a federal agency car may be required
• Manage and coordinate site-specific activities as required in coordination with the Local Site Investigator and the Program Manager.
• Track study progress and ensure timely completion of communications with the coordinating center. 
• Prepare study materials including, but not limited to, regulatory paperwork, informed consent document, case report forms (CRFs), enrollment logs, participant reimbursement, and drug/device accountability logs.
• Establish and organize study files, including but not limited to, regulatory binders, study specific source documentation and other materials.
• Assist in the development and implementation of clinical research standard operating procedures and policies, quality assurance and quality control activities.
• Attend study and center meetings, as required.
• Provide training and technical guidance to research team members regarding regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to the conduct of the research.
• Stay up to date on federal rules and regulations and VA, ORD, CSP, and local VA policies and procedures as they relate to research, privacy, and data sharing; oversees NODES regulatory processes; assist with responses to complex and nuanced regulatory inquiries, including responding to research incidents and preparing for audits
• Perform other related duties as outlined in research protocols, and other duties as assigned.

For more information about the CSP NODES and 595, please see Network of Dedicated Enrollment Sites (NODES) - VA Cooperative Studies Program (CSP), and Service and Health Among Deployed Veterans (SHADE)

Skills/Eligibility:

Qualifications: 

Required:

• BA/BS or higher degree in a scientific- or health-related field
• 2-3 years of work experience in clinical, epidemiological, or health services research
  • If BA/BS, 2-3 years of research-related experience required
  • If higher degree, 1-2 years of research-related experience preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with a diverse group of researchers and staff
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Solid problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and timelines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook 

Preferred:

• Experience coordinating and executing large-scale research studies
• Institutional knowledge of VA and/or CSP research operations
• Knowledge of REDCap and Microsoft Access
• Experience working with underserved and/or Veteran populations

There may be travel opportunities for national CSP research meetings and to regional sites. 

Candidates must be US citizens. Depending on the candidate’s experience, the target salary will be a GS-9 according to the Office of Personnel Management General Schedule table at opm.gov. 

How to Apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume to Julieann.Marshall@VA.Gov: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, materials received by 7/11/2025 will be considered first.