Title: Research Assistant
Job Class: Hourly/Non-Exempt; $21-25/hour DOE
PI: Debby Tsuang
Reports To: Sarah Payne
At the Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research (SIBCR), scientists seek new ways to improve the health and well-being of Veterans through research and education conducted at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS). You will also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to be a part of an important mission.
SIBCR’s research spans a broad range of areas such as mental health; neuroscience; diabetes, endocrinology and nutrition; prosthetics; oncology; age-related diseases; and, pulmonary diseases. We are seeking a Research Assistant for Dr. Debby Tsuang in the Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System.

SUMMARY:

The Research Assistant will play an integral role in the performance of ongoing research studies on Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia at the Seattle VA Puget Sound Health Care System. This individual will be involved in participant screening and recruitment, collection of clinical information and cognitive assessments, procurement of biological samples, and the performance of data entry.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Four years of college-level course work in relevant academic areas and at least 1 year of research experience.

DESIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with a geriatric population and/or dementia patients
• Experience preparing forms for institutional review boards
• Experience with psychometric testing
• A strong working knowledge of basic Microsoft office applications
• Ability to work independently and strong interpersonal skills for working with Veterans and as part of an interdisciplinary team
  How to apply: Please complete online application and upload a cover letter and resume.
  No relocation expenses offered.
  Conditions of Employment:

Currently, only US Citizens, Permanent Residents, Green Card holders with proper work documents, and F1-type Visa holders are eligible to apply. All applicants must meet certain VA hiring requirements to be eligible for SIBCR positions including, but not limited to, the following:

• Subject to a background/security investigation
• Selected applicants will be required to complete a VA online onboarding process
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP). If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

SIBCR Benefits:

Offered to all employees working 20+ hours per week on a regular basis:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with pre-tax and Roth options with Matching Contribution (up to 2.5%) plus Non-Match Contribution of 5%
• Sick Leave - accrues at 1 hour for 20 paid hours
• Vacation Leave - accrues at 1 hour for 20 paid hours (accrual rates increase based on years of service and are enhanced after completing three years of employment with SIBCR).
• 11 Paid Holidays + one Personal Holiday
• ORCA transportation pass at a nominal monthly fee
• Other mandated leave such as FMLA and WA PFML
• Voluntary Benefits include Flexible Spending Account, AFLAC, Voluntary Term Life

No other types of compensation offered at this time.

• Screen participants according to inclusion/exclusion eligibility criteria
• Recruit and schedule participants for study visits
• Obtain informed consent from study participants
• Perform clinical research interviews with study participants
• Conduct cognitive testing
• Enter clinical information and test results into database
• Manage and complete administrative study tasks and submissions to institutional review boards
• Assist in clinical procedures such as blood draws and lumbar punctures
• Develop study materials and organization systems
• Assist in the dissemination of study results by performing literature searches, basic statistical analyses, and other publication-related activities
• Ensure that projects are executed successfully and completed within required time frames to meet research objectives