Clinical Research Associate 2 - Pediatric Obesity Clinical Trials

Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US
Not specified; not specified; benefits include hea...
3+ years healthcare or clinical research experience
Pediatric care and human subjects assessment
Proficiency in good clinical practice guidelines
The role involves conducting clinical trial study visits autonomously across the state to collect data on pediatric obesity and health behavior

Job Summary

  • The role involves conducting clinical trial study visits autonomously across the state to collect data on pediatric obesity and health behavior.
  • Candidates must ensure high data quality by accurately measuring anthropometrics, assessing diet and activity, and entering data into the REDCap database.
  • Pennington Biomedical offers outstanding benefits including health insurance, retirement options, and tuition exemption for qualified positions.

Matching Summary

The role involves conducting clinical trial study visits autonomously across the state to collect data on pediatric obesity and health behavior.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition exemption

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 3+ years healthcare or clinical research experience
  • Pediatric care and human subjects assessment
  • Proficiency in Good Clinical Practice guidelines
  • Ability to travel for off-campus visits
  • Flexible schedule including after-hours work

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interpersonal skills with diverse age groups
  • Experience with REDCap database entry
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Ability to explain complex information empathetically

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, public health, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in healthcare setting or clinical research
  • Understanding of GCP guidelines and human subjects protection regulations

Work Rights

Not specified

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