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Puget Sound NODES 

(Network of Dedicated Enrollment Sites) 

Job Title: Research Assistant/Research Specialist (GS5-GS7) - Puget Sound NODES

Location: Seattle, WA, with potential travel to local VA community-based clinics and the American Lake Campus.

Overview: This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a variety of clinical research studies at VA Puget Sound. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Cooperative Studies Program (CSP) is a nationally renowned program that supports the advancement of clinical care through large multi-site clinical trials and registries with a focus on improving Veteran health outcomes. The Puget Sound NODES is one of 21 national centers within the CSP.

Key Duties:

• Participate in clinical research under the direction of the NODES ADO and Local Site Investigators. This can include: screening and recruiting potential study participants, obtaining informed consent, enrollment, randomization, scheduling research appointments, data collection, conducting study procedures, administering study surveys, collecting and processing biospecimens, reporting study adverse events/side effects, and completing appropriate study documentation; both in-person and over the telephone.
• Prepare study materials, including: regulatory paperwork, informed consent documents, case report forms (CRFs), enrollment logs, participant reimbursements, and drug/device accountability logs.
• Assist in the development and implementation of clinical research standard operating procedures and policies.
• Attend local and national study meetings as required.
• Provide back-up coverage for study team members on planned or unexpected leave.
• Assist with various tasks to support the NODES program, such as:
  • Creation of the local NODES Newsletter
  • Scheduling meetings and preparing agendas
  • Special projects and workgroups both locally and nationally
  • Facilitating purchase orders for supplies
  • The hiring and onboarding process for new hires
  • Research outreach events
• Perform other related duties as outlined in research protocols and as assigned.

Additional Information: 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 GS5-GS7 according to the Office of Personnel Management General Schedule table at opm.gov.

For more information about CSP, please visit Network of Dedicated Enrollment Sites (NODES) - VA Cooperative Studies Program (CSP).

Skills/Eligibility:

Qualifications:

Required:

• BA/BS or higher degree in a scientific or health-related field
• 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:

• Human subjects research experience
• Experience working with underserved and/or Veteran populations

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 1/3/2026 will be considered first