CLINICAL SPECIALIST

About Us:

At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research. The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science. Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported broadly by multiple NIH Research Centers, and includes approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows who comprise a network of 44 laboratories and 13 highly specialized core service facilities. Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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Job Posting Title:

Clinical Specialist - Pediatric Obesity

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUPBRC PopSci - Pediatric Obesity and Health Behavior - Project Management (Natalie Malek (00057821))

Work Location:

LSU - Pennington Biomedical

Pay Grade:

Professional

Job Description:

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Clinical Research Specialist in the Pediatric Obesity and Health Behavior Laboratory.

The Clinical Research Specialist will assist with management of operations for multiple clinical trials, primarily occurring in medical clinics and community settings, for the Pediatric Obesity and Health Behavior Lab. Other responsibilities include document development and preparation, supporting data collection activities, planning and coordinating of study related meetings, family engagement activities and participation, adhering to regulatory guidelines, and carrying out administrative tasks to facilitate overall management of the clinical studies.

Major Responsibilities

* Work closely with the study Principal Investigator and Project Manager on day to day operations for participating clinical practices.

* Contribute to operational management of clinical trials, including but not limited to processing paperwork, coordinating meetings, planning trainings, designing and implementing project process flows and operations, and utilizing data entry systems.

* Plan, implement, and oversee family engagement activities to meet study-wide milestone deadlines and adhere to the study engagement plan.

* Communicate with clinic staff members to coordinate study related meetings and complete study-related paperwork with participating clinical practices.

* Collaborate with team members on document development and preparation, including Manual of Procedures, REDCap instrument development, and resources for patients and primary care providers.

* Design and distribute surveys to advisory board members and study team members to complete in order to make study related decisions.

* Serve as day-to-day supervisor of student workers.

Note: Flexible schedule required. This position will require some work after regular hours. Intermittent travel is sometimes required when conducting studies inside and outside of Baton Rouge.

Required Qualifications

* As part of a career progression group, vacancy may be filled from this recruitment as a Research Specialist 1 or 2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.

Research Specialist 1

* Bachelor's degree in health related field.

* 0 - 2 years of relevant experience in a professional setting.

* Ability to effectively work with clients in a non-judgmental approach and to build rapport and trust.

* Willingness to teach and translate complex scientific information into everyday language.

* Detail oriented with the ability to effectively multi-task.

* Excellent communication and organizational skills.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Research Specialist 2

* Bachelor's degree in health related field.

* 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in a professional setting.

* Proficient in clinical research and study design.

* Familiarity with REDCap and other software.

* All additional qualifications as listed above

Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Interested candidates should include a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references to the online application. Official transcripts are required prior to hire and are not required at the time of application.

Professional references should be the name, title, company, and contact information from past employers. Professional references should include current or previous supervisors and/or coworkers. Personal references should not be considered for the reference check process.

We will respect the request that we not contact a current employer. However, we will need to make contact with a prior supervisor if such a request is made.

Posting Date:

March 1, 2024

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. For more information, visit PBRC.

Questions regarding career opportunities at Pennington Biomedical should be sent to hrm@pbrc.edu.

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - Pennington Biomedical Research Center offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and 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; and more

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

Pennington Biomedical Research Center/LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:

Pennington Biomedical Research Center and LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. PBRC and LSU are also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management at hrm@pbrc.edu.

Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or hrm@pbrc.edu.

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