Clinical Research Coordinator - Clinical Trials Unit - 2 positions

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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 Research Coordinator - Clinical Trials Unit - 2 positions

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUPBRC Cores - CTU - Clinical Trials Operations (Melissa Lingle (00002335))

   

Work Location:

LSU - Pennington Biomedical

   

Pay Grade:

   

Job Description:

Job Description

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator in the Clinical Trials Unit.

Major Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct the day-to-day activities of clinical trials.

• Ensure the clinical study maintains accordance with the protocol and applicable regulations and IRB requirements.

• Collect and/or review the data before it is entered into a study database.

• Serve as liaison for the clinical site, ensuring staff are properly trained per the protocol, recruiting and/or registering participants and maintaining study guidelines.

• Work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI), Program Managers, Nurses, Dietitians, and others.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, health-related, or business administration program.

• Experience: At least one year of laboratory or relateable experience.

• Knowledge: An understanding of experimental design principles, statistics, and relevant scientific literature.

• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational and time management skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

• Computer Skills: Proficiency with standard computer programs, such as the MS Office suite.

• Other skills: Understanding of medical terminology and clinical procedures and protocols

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

   

Additional Job Description:

*As part of a career progression group, this vacancy may be filled as a Clinical Research Coordinator 1 or 2 depending on the level of experience of the s