Field Research Assistant, STRIVEEpidemiology
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Summary
The Field Research Assistant will assist the principal investigator, field coordinator, and project manager to recruit participants from the Houma, Morgan City, Reserve and other area WIC clinics. Responsibilities include data collection and implementing a diabetes prevention program (STRIVE) with study participants. Data collection includes screening and follow up visits, collecting anthropometrics, administering questionnaires, venipuncture, and assisting with a variety of other study related tasks.
Required Qualifications
• High School Diploma
• Directly related experience
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with research coordination and teams
• Competent with technology (MS Office Suite, Excel, PowerPoint; Access; Outlook; SAS; Endnote)
• Experience with phlebotomy is preferred but not required