Clinical Research Associate 1
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, LA, United States
Job Posting Title
Clinical Research Associate 1
About Us
At the forefront of medical discovery related to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, Pennington Biomedical Research Center seeks to conduct basic, clinical and population research as a campus of Louisiana State University.
Job Description
Pennington Biomedical Research Center seeks a Clinical Research Associate 1 to work in the Pediatric Obesity and Health Behavior Laboratory. The associate will conduct clinical trial study visits, including preparation, data collection, and entry, ensuring high data quality and consistency. Responsibilities include obtaining informed consent, measuring anthropometrics, assessing diet and activity, administering questionnaires, scheduling visits, sending reminders, and entering data into REDCap.
Job Responsibilities
Conduct clinical trial study visits, including preparation, data collection, and entry.
Obtain informed consent, measure anthropometrics, assess diet and physical activity, administer questionnaires as per study protocols.
Coordinate interventions and data collection at clinical sites, ensuring consistency and quality.
Communicate effectively with participants for scheduling, reminders, screenings, interventions, and follow‑ups.
Enter clinical trial data into the REDCap database accurately and promptly.
Perform off‑campus visits as required, maintaining high standards of data collection and participant care.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in public health, life sciences, nursing, kinesiology, or a related field.
Experience with assessments in human subjects.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills.
Ability to work well in a team and build rapport with participants.
Willingness to travel for off‑campus visits.
Strong problem‑solving abilities to troubleshoot during study visits and data collection.
Additional Information
Flexible schedule required; may involve work after regular hours and intermittent travel.
Benefits
Health, life, dental, vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts.
Background Check
An offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory pre‑employment background check.
Equal Opportunity 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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Clinical Research Associate 1
About Us
At the forefront of medical discovery related to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, Pennington Biomedical Research Center seeks to conduct basic, clinical and population research as a campus of Louisiana State University.
Job Description
Pennington Biomedical Research Center seeks a Clinical Research Associate 1 to work in the Pediatric Obesity and Health Behavior Laboratory. The associate will conduct clinical trial study visits, including preparation, data collection, and entry, ensuring high data quality and consistency. Responsibilities include obtaining informed consent, measuring anthropometrics, assessing diet and activity, administering questionnaires, scheduling visits, sending reminders, and entering data into REDCap.
Job Responsibilities
Conduct clinical trial study visits, including preparation, data collection, and entry.
Obtain informed consent, measure anthropometrics, assess diet and physical activity, administer questionnaires as per study protocols.
Coordinate interventions and data collection at clinical sites, ensuring consistency and quality.
Communicate effectively with participants for scheduling, reminders, screenings, interventions, and follow‑ups.
Enter clinical trial data into the REDCap database accurately and promptly.
Perform off‑campus visits as required, maintaining high standards of data collection and participant care.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in public health, life sciences, nursing, kinesiology, or a related field.
Experience with assessments in human subjects.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills.
Ability to work well in a team and build rapport with participants.
Willingness to travel for off‑campus visits.
Strong problem‑solving abilities to troubleshoot during study visits and data collection.
Additional Information
Flexible schedule required; may involve work after regular hours and intermittent travel.
Benefits
Health, life, dental, vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts.
Background Check
An offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory pre‑employment background check.
Equal Opportunity 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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