Administrative Coordinator - Clinical Trials Unit

Administrative Coordinator - Clinical Trials Unit

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking an Administrative Coordinator in the Clinical Trials Unit.

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 the medical staff and research physicians, ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as system administrator for relevant databases and tools (e.g., ClinicalTrials.gov), 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

Preferred Qualifications

Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.

The hiring range for the Administrative Coordinator position is $45,000 $55,000 annually, with the final salary offer determined based on the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience. Paychecks are issued monthly.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employees enjoy access to insurance and retirement programs through the State of Louisiana, as well as exclusive Louisiana State University offerings, including :

In addition to health and retirement benefits, LSU provides a generous leave accrual program, which includes :

Interested candidates should include a resume and a list of three (3) professional references to the online 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. A letter of application / cover letter is recommended but not required. Official transcripts are required prior to hire and are not required at the time of application.

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.

Contact Information : Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or hrm@pbrc.edu.