Clinical Research Associate 1

Clinical Research Associate 1

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Clinical Research Associate 1 in the Pediatric Obesity and Health Behavior Laboratory.

The Clinical Research Associate will conduct clinical trial study visits, including preparation, data collection, and entry. This position will be responsible for coordinating obtaining informed consent, data collection, assessing diet and activity, and administering questionnaires at clinical sites while ensuring high data quality and consistency. Effective communication with participants for scheduling, reminders, screenings, interventions, and follow-ups is essential. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background, relevant experience, and excellent organizational and communication skills.

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.
• Coordinate and Implement Data Collection and Intervention Delivery: Assist in the coordination, implementation, and execution of data collection and intervention delivery at clinical sites. Ensure consistency with established strategies, commitments, and goals to maintain high data quality. Monitor and adjust processes as needed to ensure smooth operation.
• Communicate Effectively 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.

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

• 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.

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.