Clinical Research Associate 1

Louisiana State University

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a campus of Louisiana State University, is at the forefront of medical discovery related to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and dementia, conducting basic, clinical, and population research. The Center integrates Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, fostering both focused and translational science. Supported by multiple NIH Research Centers, it comprises approximately 65 faculty, 20 postdoctoral fellows, 44 laboratories, and 13 specialized core service facilities. Located in state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Pennington Biomedical Research Center is seeking a Clinical Research Associate 1 for its Pediatric Obesity and Health Behavior Laboratory. This role involves conducting clinical trial study visits, including preparation, data collection, and entry. The Clinical Research Associate will be responsible for coordinating informed consent, collecting data, assessing diet and activity, and administering questionnaires at clinical sites, all while ensuring high data quality and consistency. Effective communication with participants for scheduling, reminders, screenings, interventions, and follow-ups is a critical aspect of this position. Ideal candidates should possess a strong educational background, relevant experience, and excellent organizational and communication skills.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.