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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 - Clinical Trials Unit Administration
Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified
Department:
LSUPBRC Cores - Clinical Trials Unit (Cody VanMeter (00087651))
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 Coordinator in Clinical Trials Unit Administration.
The Administrative Coordinator provides essential administrative and clerical support to the Clinical Trials Unit (CTU), working closely with CTU leadership, medical staff, and research physicians to ensure efficient operations within a dynamic clinical research environment. This role is responsible for coordinating medical staff committee functions, managing the credentialing process, and serving as a system administrator for research-related databases and tools. The coordinator also supports travel logistics, expense reporting, and scheduling, contributing to the overall success of clinical research activities and medical staff operations.
Major Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to CTU leadership and research physicians, including calendar management, correspondence, and document preparation.
- Coordinate medical staff committee functions, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and minutes, and tracking follow-up actions.
- Manage the credentialing process for medical staff and research physicians, ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as system administrator for relevant databases and tools, maintaining accurate records and supporting data entry and reporting.
- Oversee logistics such as travel coordination, expense reporting, and publication of the monthly physician on-call schedule.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum of 3 years of administrative experience, preferably in a healthcare, academic, or clinical research environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with physicians, researchers, and leadership.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and experience with database systems and scheduling tools.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting medical staff operations, including credentialing and committee coordination.
- Familiarity with clinical research processes and regulatory requirements.
- Prior use of research databases.
- Experience coordinating travel and managing expense reporting in a healthcare or academic setting.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and hospital administrative procedures.
Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.
Additional Job Description:
This position is not eligible for remote work.
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:
February 4, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
February 18, 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 hrm@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.
Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or hrm@pbrc.edu.
