Research Project Manager

Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Baton Rouge, LAFull-timePosted Apr 12, 2026

60K–80K a year

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Job Description

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• Assist with project startup/pre‑award with administrative team (forms, budgets, key personnel, meetings, training).
• Report project progress to the Greaux Healthy Director, Advisory Board, and others as necessary.
• Report issues and plan corrective action with the project lead.
• Assist with regulatory/IRB submissions.
• Assist in writing grant applications and contributing to support documentation.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in a health science field.
• Previous research experience as a study coordinator or research support staff.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Proficient writing skills to assist and execute reports to leadership.

Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree in a health science field.
• Experience managing research studies.

Benefits

Pennington Biomedical Research Center offers 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.

Location

LSU - Pennington Biomedical, 222‑acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pennington Biomedical Research Center/LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with accessibility of materials are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management at [email protected].

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a health science field
  • Previous research experience as a study coordinator or research support staff
  • Ability to work in a team environment and independently
  • Proficient writing skills to assist and execute reports to leadership

Benefits

  • Pennington Biomedical Research Center offers 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

Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple awarded projects post‑award, including tracking project milestones and budgetary spending
  • Assist with project startup/pre‑award with administrative team (forms, budgets, key personnel, meetings, training)
  • Report project progress to the Greaux Healthy Director, Advisory Board, and others as necessary
  • Report issues and plan corrective action with the project lead
  • Assist with regulatory/IRB submissions
  • Assist in writing grant applications and contributing to support documentation


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