Research Study Coordinator

Overview

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Cooperative Studies Program (CSP) Network of Dedicated Enrollment Sites (NODES) is seeking a Research Study Coordinator to join our mission-driven collaborative team at the Puget Sound VA in Seattle, WA supporting cutting-edge, multi-site clinical trials.

 

This is your opportunity to work at the intersection of science, service, and collaboration, contributing directly to innovative research that shapes national healthcare solutions and improves health outcomes for Veterans. As a Research Study Coordinator, you will oversee all aspects of clinical trial operations, including participant recruitment and eligibility determination, protocol adherence, biospecimen collection and processing, and study outcome evaluation. You’ll work closely with the Seattle NODES Associate Director of Operations (ADO), NODES Directors and Local Site Investigator, supporting high-quality clinical research.

 

If you are passionate about improving healthcare for Veterans through meaningful research and collaboration, we invite you to join our dedicated mission driven team.

The Research Study Coordinator, works closely with the Puget Sound NODES ADO, Center Directors, and CSP study teams to ensure the success of clinical trials from start to finish.

 

Key Duties May Include:

 

·         Coordinate clinical research activities including screening, informed consent, enrollment, randomization, and data collection

Prepare and manage regulatory paperwork, case report forms, and study documentation
Build and maintain research databases and tracking systems
Serve as a point of contact for participants, staff, and stakeholders
Support quality assurance, audits, and regulatory compliance
Train and guide research team members on study procedures and policy
Stay current on VA, ORD, and CSP research regulations
Occasional travel opportunities may be available for national CSP meetings

Required:

BA/BS in a scientific or health-related field + 2+ years of clinical trials experience, or Master’s degree in a scientific or health-related field, plus 1+ years of clinical trials experience
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage shifting priorities
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Preferred:

Experience coordinating and executing large-scale clinical research studies
Institutional knowledge of VA and/or CSP research operations
Proficiency with CPRS, Joint Legacy Viewer (JLV), and/or CERNER
Familiarity with DF Discover or other clinical trial data management systems
Experience working with Veteran and/or underserved populations
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Eligibility: U.S. citizenship required. Position graded at GS-9 or GS-11, based on qualifications (see opm.gov for Seattle salary tables).

How to Apply: Send your cover letter and resume to: PugNodesJobs@va.gov

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but materials received by October 20th, 2026 will be given priority consideration.

The VA Cooperative Studies Program is committed to improving Veteran health through rigorous, collaborative clinical research. Join us in making a difference. For more information about the CSP NODES, please see Network of Dedicated Enrollment Sites (NODES) – VA Cooperative Studies Program (CSP).

 

For more information about the CSP NODES, please see Network of Dedicated Enrollment Sites (NODES) – VA Cooperative Studies Program (CSP)

 

NODES Puget Sound current research portfolio:

·         CSP #595 – Pulmonary Health and Deployment to Southwest Asia and Afghanistan

·         CSP #2002 – Investigation of Metformin in Pre-Diabetes on Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular OuTcomes (VA-IMPACT)

·         CSP #2008 – Pentoxifylline in Diabetic Kidney Disease

·         CSP #2014 – Comparative Effectiveness of Two Formulations of Buprenorphine for Treating Opioid Use Disorder in Veterans (VA-BRAVE)

·         CSP #2017 – A Prospective, Pivotal Study to Characterize the Efficacy and Safety of a Percutaneous Osseointegrated Prosthesis

·         CSP #2018 – Growth Hormone Replacement Therapy in Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and adult growth hormone deficiency (AGHD)

·         CSP #2023 – Preventing Liver Cancer Mortality through Imaging with Ultrasound vs. MRI (The PREMIUM Study)

·         CSP #2026 – Beta Blocker Dialyzability on Cardiovascular Outcomes (BRAVO)

·         CSP #2025 – Geriatric OUt-of-hospital Randomized MEal Trial in heart failure: Veterans Affairs (GOURMET-VA)

·         CSP #2036 – VA Randomized Trial of Surveillance Intervals after Transurethral Resection of High-Grade Bladder Tumors (VATSIT)

·         CSP #2041 – Cessation or Reduction of Alcohol Consumption in VEterans: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 3 Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of a GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Semaglutide in U.S. Veterans with Alcohol Use Disorder (CRAVE)