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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:
Coordinator - Research Support - Brain and Metabolism Imaging in Chronic Disease
Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified
Department:
LSUPBRC Clinic - Brain and Metabolism Imaging in Chronic Disease (Owen T Carmichael (00007151))
Work Location:
LSU - Pennington Biomedical
Pay Grade:
Professional Hourly
Job Description:
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Research Coordinator in the Brain and Metabolism Imaging in Chronic Disease Laboratory.
The Research Coordinator will oversee and participate in medical, clinical and interventional research studies as per established protocols and institutional policies and procedures. They will organize and coordinate the screening, consenting, and scheduling aspects of research studies; ensure effective participant interactions and communication, especially via telephone calls.
Major Responsibilities
- Assist in the development, implementation, and coordination of clinical trial studies, data management, study visit preparation and coordination, participant consenting, study status communication; study visits, and collaborate with program managers, other coordinators, nurses, dietitians, Principal Investigator, and ancillary departments.
- Organize and monitor the provision of research procedures to ensure the accurate and timely collection of subject/participant data.
- Monitors daily schedule making adjustments as needed; maintains record of attendance, no show and rescheduling of participants.
- Works with lab manager, student schedulers, and clinic staff in scheduling of participant study visits.
Required Qualifications *As part of a career progression group, this vacancy may be filled from this recruitment as a Research Specialist 1 or 2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
Research Specialist 1 - Bachelor's degree in health-related field.
- 0 - 2 yeas of related experience.
- Detail oriented with the ability to effectively multi-task.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Research Specialist 2 - Bachelor's degree in health-related field
- 3 - 5 years of related experience.
- All additional qualifications as listed above.
Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.
Additional Job Description:Competencies: None
Special Instructions: Interested candidates should include a cover letter, a resume, and a list of three (3) professional references to the online application. Official transcripts are required prior to hire and are not required at the time of application.
Professional references should be the name, title, company, and contact information from past employers. Professional references should include current or previous supervisors and/or coworkers. Personal references should not be considered for the reference check process.
We will respect the request that we not contact a current employer. However, we will need to contact a prior supervisor if such a request is made.
Posting Date: June 21, 2024
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): July 22, 2024
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 ...@pbrc.edu.
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!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):Pennington Biomedical Research Center/LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency: 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. PBRC and LSU are also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management at ...@pbrc.edu.
Contact Information: Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-###-#### or ...@pbrc.edu.