Metabolic Chamber and Device Technician

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:

Metabolic Chamber and Device Technician

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUPBRC Cores - CTU - Nursing Operations (Alexandra Noel Perricone (00268480))

   

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 Metabolic Chamber and Device Technician in the Clinical Trials Unit.

This role will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting metabolic chambers used to measure energy expenditure, metabolic rates, and related physiological parameters. The role requires a combination of technical expertise and attention to detail. In addition, this position may work with other technology and study devices (accelerometers, fitness trackers, etc.), and could be expected to conduct participant visits as needed.

Major Responsibilities

Operation and Maintenance

• Operate metabolic chambers according to standard protocols, ensuring precise calibration and optimal performance.

• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on equipment as needed.

Data Collection and Analysis

• Monitor and record participant activity, environmental conditions, and other study-specific variables.

• Ensure accurate collection of metabolic data (e.g., oxygen consumption, carbon dioxide production, energy expenditure).

• Assist with preliminary data analysis and preparation of reports for research teams.

Participant Coordination

• Prepare chambers and related equipment for use with study participants.

• Support participants in understanding study requirements and ensure compliance with protocols during chamber use.

• Monitor participant safety and well-being while in the metabolic chamber.

Compliance and Documentation

• Maintain detailed logs of equipment performance, maintenance, and calibration.

• Adhere to safety and ethical guidelines, including Institutional Review Board (IRB) and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure study protocols are followed rigorously and consistently.

Minimum Qualifications