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Health Sciences Research Coordinator INVESTD-R Team

Are you passionate about improving Veterans’ health and health care through impactful work in a collaborative setting? Join the Seattle Epidemiologic Research and Information Center (ERIC), a research center within the VA Puget Sound Health Care System (HCS), dedicated to enhancing Veteran health outcomes through high-quality epidemiologic research. The Seattle ERIC is part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Research and Development (ORD) Cooperative Studies Program (CSP), an award-winning and internationally recognized program with a national research network.

The Seattle ERIC ishiring full-time Research Coordinators (GS-09) to support the Integrated Veteran Epidemiologic Study Data Resource (INVESTD-R). INVESTD-R is a VA-wide initiative that promotes open science by sharing research resources including data, biospecimens, and participant contact information, generated by epidemiologic research on Veteran data.

Under the direction of the INVESTD-R Program Manager, the Research Coordinators will coordinate multiple INVESTD-R projects including the ORD Research Data and Biospecimen Repository (ORD SHARE), a public-facing information clearinghouse, and other tools and resources for data sharing. This position is based at the VA Puget Sound HCS in Seattle, WA and is not eligible for remote work.

Key Duties:

Support the development and execution of INVESTD-R activities, including but not limited to ORD SHARE

Coordinate daily operations and regulatory documentation for ORD SHARE

Collaborate with CSP study teams, data managers, and technical experts to coordinate the ingestion, maintenance, and provision of ORD SHARE’s resources

Conduct or coordinate initial recruitment activities with Veteran participants

Develop and improve data collection instruments, perform data collection and entry

Develop and maintain manuals, standard operating procedures, and best practices for data sharing

Develop, improve, implement, and maintain effective quality control standards to ensure ORD SHARE resources are accurate and curated effectively

Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, access agreements, licenses, and contracts

Serve as a primary contact for VA and non-VA researchers accessing ORD SHARE resources

Collaborate with stakeholders including Center leadership, study teams, lab personnel, and oversight bodies

Collaborate with local VA facility staff and national CSP and ORD staff who are involved in INVESTD-R and related open-science efforts

Qualifications:

Required:

BA/BS in a scientific- or health-related field and 3+ years of Human Subjects research required OR Master’s or higher degree in a scientific- or health-related field and 1-2 years of Human Subjects research required

o Note any education outside the United States needs to be evaluated through a foreign education evaluation agency service

Experience with research instrumentation and data collection

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, maintain a high level of attention to detail, and apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple priorities through strong organizational and time-management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Preferred:

Experience with Microsoft Access, REDCap, SharePoint, and Power BI

Previous Research Assistant or Project Coordinator role in an academic or government setting

Experience in or knowledge of data sharing and open science principles and practices

Understanding of epidemiologic research design and methodology

Application Information:

Candidates must be U.S. citizens. Education and experience will be evaluated by Human Resources to determine if the selected candidate meets the criteria for the targeted GS-09 position. The General Schedule (GS) salary table for the Seattle area can be found on the Office of Personnel Management website at opm.gov.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to SeattleCSPEC@va.gov. Cover letters should address how your unique skills and experience align with the position qualifications. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Positions are open until filled and applications will be reviewed starting May 6, 2026. It is understood that your circumstances may change during the interview process. Please share any information or updates relevant to your situation such as your employment status and current location throughout the application process.

We recognize that varied perspectives strengthen scientific discovery, contribute to innovative research, and improve healthcare outcomes. Our Center is committed to fostering a professional and collaborative environment that supports scientific excellence. We encourage all qualified individuals with an interest in our mission to apply.

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Below are key requirements for formatting your resume for submission to the Seattle ERIC. Refer to this USAJobs article for federal requirements, and see related articles on the USAJobs website for additional formatting guidance.

Resume may not exceed two pages. Submitted resumes longer than two pages will be ineligible for further consideration.

List contact information, all degrees obtained (e.g., MPH or MS, BA or BS, etc.), and relevant and recent work experience in an easy-to-read format.

For each position held, include the following information:

Employer’s name, position title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked each week, and applicable work experience. Federal positions should include series and grade.

Supervisor name and contact information.

Permission to contact supervisor: Y/N

List internships where academic credit was received with paid work. Any other internships must be listed under a volunteer section.

Learn more about the ERIC, CSP, and the INVESTD-R team at:

Seattle ERIC website: https://www.seattle.eric.research.va.gov/

§ INVESTD-R website: https://www.vacsp.research.va.gov/VACSPRESEARCH/CSPEC/Studies/INVESTD-R/Main.asp

VA CSP website: https://www.vacsp.research.va.gov/

Pay: $69,000.00 - $76,000.00 per year

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