Clinical Research Coordinator/Research Specialist - 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/Research Specialist - 2 positions

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

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

   

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 Coordinator/Research Specialist in the Outpatient Clinic of the Clinical Trials Unit.

The Clinical Research Coordinator will join a team of research specialists who coordinate, plan, and implement exercise and lifestyle intervention studies that make a real impact on health outcomes. The incumbent will gain hands-on experience supporting clinical trials from start to finish while working closely with experienced investigators and project managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the daily operations of clinical trials, including preparing paperwork, coordinating meetings, assisting with trainings, and helping design and improve project workflows.

• Partner with the study Principal Investigator and Project Manager to ensure smooth and efficient trial activities.

• Maintain and organize study documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory standards.

• Perform quality checks on research charts and data entry to support reliable and meaningful study outcomes.

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 candidate.

Minimum = Research Specialist 1

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field (e.g., kinesiology, public health, biology, psychology, or related discipline)

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively in a team environment

• Interest in clinical research and willingness to learn new systems and processes

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with study participants and staff

Preferred Qualifications - Research Specialist 1

• Coursework or projects involving d