Clinical Research Associate 1

Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US
Not specified; not specified; benefits include hea...
Not specified, but flexible schedule required with some travel.
Bachelor's degree in public health or life sciences
Experience performing assessments in human subjects
Proficiency entering data into redcap database
Pennington Biomedical Research Center is seeking a Clinical Research Associate 1 to conduct clinical trials focused on pediatric obesity and health behavior. The role involves data collection, participant communication, and ensuring data quality at clinical sites, requiring a bachelor's degree and strong organizational skills

Job Summary

  • The Clinical Research Associate will conduct clinical trial study visits including preparation, data collection, and entry at the Pediatric Obesity and Health Behavior Laboratory.
  • Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University focused on understanding causes of obesity, diabetes, and cancer.
  • The position offers outstanding benefits including health, dental, vision insurance, retirement options, and paid holidays.

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Pennington Biomedical Research Center is seeking a Clinical Research Associate 1 to conduct clinical trials focused on pediatric obesity and health behavior. The role involves data collection, participant communication, and ensuring data quality at clinical sites, requiring a bachelor's degree and strong organizational skills.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Benefits include health, life, dental, vision, retirement, and wellness benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in public health or life sciences
  • Experience performing assessments in human subjects
  • Proficiency entering data into REDCap database
  • Ability to coordinate off-campus study visits
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Ability to explain complex information empathetically
  • Willingness to work flexible schedules after hours
  • Strong problem-solving abilities for study issues

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in public health, life sciences, nursing, kinesiology, or related field
  • Experience in or familiarity with performing assessments in human subjects
  • Satisfactory pre-employment background check required prior to hire

Work Rights

Not specified

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