WAE - Clinical Trials Unit
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:
WAE - Clinical Trials Unit
Position Type:
Wages as Earned (Fixed Term)
Department:
LSUPBRC ExD - Core Resources Services (Jennifer Rood (00000102) (Inherited))
Work Location:
LSU - Pennington Biomedical
Pay Grade:
Temporary
Job Description:
- Coordinate and assist with the overall operation of the Clinic
- Work collaboratively with members of the team (consisting of the principle investigators, research study assistants, data managers, nursing and administrative staff)
- Work on the development and implementation of new employee training and orientation programs
- Provide status reports on the operation of the Clinical Trials Unit; ensures effective communication regarding study completion, resource utilization, study status, and quality improvement results
- Attend individual study meetings as requested/required
Additional Job Description:
Competencies:
None
Special Instructions:
Posting Date:
September 10, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
September 17, 2026
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 [click to reveal email address].
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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.
Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at [click to reveal phone number] or [click to reveal email address].