Clinical Research Associate 2 - Pediatric Obesity Clinical Trials
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, LA, United States
Clinical Research Associate 2 - Pediatric Obesity Clinical Trials
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a campus of Louisiana State University, conducts basic, clinical and population research. The Pediatric Obesity and Health Behavior Laboratory is seeking a Clinical Research Associate 2 to support pediatric obesity clinical trials.
Job Description
The Clinical Research Associate will conduct clinical trial study visits autonomously and in the field (at clinical practices throughout the state), including preparation, data collection, and entry. Responsibilities include obtaining informed consent, measuring anthropometrics, assessing diet and activity, administering questionnaires, and following risk management procedures. This position coordinates data collection and intervention delivery at clinical sites, ensuring high data quality and consistency. Effective communication with participants and external clinical providers managers is essential for scheduling, reminders, screenings, interventions, and follow‑ups. Proficiency in REDCap database entry and conducting off‑campus procedures as per study protocols is preferred.
Job Responsibilities
Conduct clinical trial study visits, ensuring all materials and equipment are prepared, data is accurately collected and promptly entered into the appropriate systems.
Obtain informed consent from participants and legal guardians; measure anthropometrics and body composition; assess diet and physical activity; administer questionnaires.
Coordinate and implement data collection and intervention delivery at clinical sites, maintaining consistency with established strategies and goals.
Communicate effectively with participants: schedule visits, make reminder calls, send emails, conduct screenings, deliver interventions, and perform follow‑ups.
Accurately enter clinical trial data into the REDCap database following all relevant guidelines and protocols.
Perform off‑campus procedures and visits as outlined by the study protocol and visit checklists.
Contribute to the development, organization, and updating of study reports, intervention and participant materials, and study procedures.
Maintain a flexible schedule; work after regular hours and travel intermittently as required.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, nursing, public health, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in a healthcare setting, particularly in pediatric care and clinical research, and/or performing assessments in human subjects.
Strong understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, human subjects protection, and other regulatory requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with study participants, scheduling visits, and conducting follow‑ups.
Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills to handle multiple tasks and ensure data quality; attention to detail is critical.
Ability to work well in a team and build rapport with participants.
Willingness to travel for off‑campus visits and adapt to varying study protocols.
Strong problem‑solving abilities to troubleshoot issues during study visits and data collection.
Proficiency in using clinical research databases such as REDCap for data entry and management is preferred.
Benefits
Pennington Biomedical Research Center offers health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more.
EEO Statement
Pennington Biomedical Research Center seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce with a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non‑merit factor.
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Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a campus of Louisiana State University, conducts basic, clinical and population research. The Pediatric Obesity and Health Behavior Laboratory is seeking a Clinical Research Associate 2 to support pediatric obesity clinical trials.
Job Description
The Clinical Research Associate will conduct clinical trial study visits autonomously and in the field (at clinical practices throughout the state), including preparation, data collection, and entry. Responsibilities include obtaining informed consent, measuring anthropometrics, assessing diet and activity, administering questionnaires, and following risk management procedures. This position coordinates data collection and intervention delivery at clinical sites, ensuring high data quality and consistency. Effective communication with participants and external clinical providers managers is essential for scheduling, reminders, screenings, interventions, and follow‑ups. Proficiency in REDCap database entry and conducting off‑campus procedures as per study protocols is preferred.
Job Responsibilities
Conduct clinical trial study visits, ensuring all materials and equipment are prepared, data is accurately collected and promptly entered into the appropriate systems.
Obtain informed consent from participants and legal guardians; measure anthropometrics and body composition; assess diet and physical activity; administer questionnaires.
Coordinate and implement data collection and intervention delivery at clinical sites, maintaining consistency with established strategies and goals.
Communicate effectively with participants: schedule visits, make reminder calls, send emails, conduct screenings, deliver interventions, and perform follow‑ups.
Accurately enter clinical trial data into the REDCap database following all relevant guidelines and protocols.
Perform off‑campus procedures and visits as outlined by the study protocol and visit checklists.
Contribute to the development, organization, and updating of study reports, intervention and participant materials, and study procedures.
Maintain a flexible schedule; work after regular hours and travel intermittently as required.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, nursing, public health, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in a healthcare setting, particularly in pediatric care and clinical research, and/or performing assessments in human subjects.
Strong understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, human subjects protection, and other regulatory requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with study participants, scheduling visits, and conducting follow‑ups.
Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills to handle multiple tasks and ensure data quality; attention to detail is critical.
Ability to work well in a team and build rapport with participants.
Willingness to travel for off‑campus visits and adapt to varying study protocols.
Strong problem‑solving abilities to troubleshoot issues during study visits and data collection.
Proficiency in using clinical research databases such as REDCap for data entry and management is preferred.
Benefits
Pennington Biomedical Research Center offers health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more.
EEO Statement
Pennington Biomedical Research Center seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce with a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non‑merit factor.
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