What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Specialist 1 or 2 - Ingestive Behavior, Weight Management and Health Promotion Laboratory position at Pennington Biomedical Research Center?
Full time
2 days ago
R00101974
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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Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Research Specialist the Ingestive Behavior, Weight Management and Health Promotion Laboratory.
The Research Specialist will work with a research team dedicated to the study of dietary assessment, food intake, cardiometabolic health, behavioral science, and the design and delivery of weight management and other lifestyle change programs. The laboratory designs and evaluates novel weight management interventions, including technology assisted interventions, just-in-time adaptive interventions, and interventions that target novel dietary approaches to health improvement, such as time restricted eating. The laboratory also develops and evaluates technology-based methods to quantify food intake and related behaviors, including smartphone apps, passive meal detection with smartwatches, and the quantification of food intake with imaging technology. Additionally, the laboratory utilizes various food intake testing paradigms and participates in other aspects of the clinical research enterprises, including testing the effect of pharmaceutical agents on food intake, energy balance, and cardiometabolic health.
Major Responsibilities
Participate in the assessment of ingestive behaviors in laboratory and free-living conditions, including via food photography.
Facilitate development, refinement, beta testing, and validity testing of smartphone apps and other technologies (e.g., smartwatches) to quantify food intake and other health behaviors.
Facilitate execution of studies conducted in the laboratory and community.
Collaborate in the design, planning, and execution of experimental studies and clinical trials.
Participate in creation, preparation, and submission of study procedures and materials to entities such as the IRB (Institutional Review Board).
Required Qualifications
- As part of a career progression group, vacancy may be filled from this recruitment as a Research Specialist 1 or 2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as nutrition, psychology, physiology, public health, biology, or a similar discipline.
Familiarity with study design, data collection, and analysis methods relevant to ingestive behavior, weight management, and health promotion.
Strong verbal and written skills for interacting with participants, drafting protocols, and contributing to publications or reports.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, such as scheduling participants, maintaining accurate records, and coordinating team activities.
Experience with human subjects research, including participant recruitment and data collection is preferred.
Experience with surveys, interviews, observational studies, or intervention trials is preferred.
Research Specialist 1: Up to three (3) years of research experience, which can include internships, academic research, or work in a clinical or research lab setting.
Research Specialist 2: Three (3) or more years of hands-on experience, particularly in behavioral or health-related research.
Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.
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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.
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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.
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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 hrm@pbrc.edu.
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Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or hrm@pbrc.edu.