Research Specialist

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:

Research Specialist

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUPBRC PopSci - Physical Activity Epidemiology - Clinical Studies (Kara D Denstel (00000631))

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 Research Specialist in Population and Public Health working directly with the Greaux Healthy Program.

Greaux Healthy is a new prevention and treatment initiative aimed at combatting childhood obesity by leveraging state funding to attract outside grants and create an integrated network of evidence–based obesity treatment and prevention programs for children.

The Research Specialist will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of clinical and community studies and trials. The Research Specialist will work with a team of specialists who are responsible for the development of study documents (protocols, manuals of procedures, Institutional Review Board materials, etc.), participant screening, recruitment, assessment and retention of participants in studies, safety monitoring, data monitoring, and overall study conduct.

Job Responsibilities
• Attending all scheduled research meetings as well as frequent teleconferences and/or webinars.
• Working with the project manager, data manager and study investigators to ensure that all study goals and aims are achieved in a timely manner.
• Interfacing with electronic data capture systems.
• Generating reports that may include lab safety reports, recruitment reports, and progress reports for study sponsors.
• Generating study documents related to the design and conduct of the study.
• Tracking participants’ study visit attendance in order to process participant compensation.
• Keeping track of study inventory, inventory requests, and inventory fulfillment.
• Creating and updating manuals of procedures.
• Assisting study staff in efforts to retain participants using various techniques, including e-mail, telephone, birthday cards, holiday cards, and retention letters.
• Occasional travel to off-campus study sites.

Required Qualifications

B.S. in a health science field

Highly motivated and organized

Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree

Research experience

"Louisiana State is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities."

Additional Job Description:

Please provide cover letter, resume and (3) professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address as a single pdf document.
• Attach pdf document under the "Resume/CV" section of your application.

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application. However, official transcripts are required prior to hire.

Special Instructions:

Posting Date:

July 12, 2022

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 [email protected].

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!

Essential Position (Y/N):

Pennington Biomedical Research Center/LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management at [email protected].

COVID-19 Vaccine Protocol:

Pennington Biomedical requires the COVID-19 vaccine for all students, faculty, and staff or, for those with an approved exemption, the employee must participate in mandatory biweekly testing. New employees must either submit proof of vaccination or for and be granted an exemption prior to their official start date.

Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or [email protected].