Clinical Research Associate 1

About Us

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is dedicated to advancing medical research in areas such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and dementia. The Center encompasses various research disciplines including Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, fostering both specialized and interdisciplinary research efforts. Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported by numerous NIH Research Centers and involves approximately 65 faculty members and 20 postdoctoral fellows across 44 laboratories and 13 specialized core facilities. Located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Pennington Biomedical plays a pivotal role in medical discovery.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct Clinical Trial Study Visits: Prepare for and conduct clinical trial study visits, including data collection and entry. Ensure all necessary materials and equipment are ready, accurately collect data during visits, and promptly enter data into the appropriate systems.
• Perform Clinical Research Data Collection Activities: Carry out various clinical research data collection tasks, such as obtaining informed consent from participants, measuring anthropometrics and body composition, assessing diet and physical activity, and administering questionnaires. Ensure all data is collected accurately and in accordance with study protocols.
• Career with Participants: Maintain clear and effective communication with study participants. This includes scheduling visits, making reminder calls, sending emails, conducting screenings, delivering interventions, and performing follow-ups. Ensure participants are well-informed and supported throughout the study.
• Enter Clinical Trial Data in REDCap Database: Accurately enter clinical trial data into the REDCap database. Ensure data is entered promptly and correctly, following all relevant guidelines and protocols.
• Perform Off-Campus Visits: Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with study requirements and maintain 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 in or familiarity with performing assessments in human subjects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with study participants, scheduling visits, and conducting follow-ups.
• Ability to explain complex information clearly and empathetically.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks, coordinate study activities, and ensure data quality.
• Attention to detail is critical for accurate data collection and entry.
• 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 that arise during study visits and data collection.