Field Research Coordinator I

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University in New Orleans seeks a dedicated Research Assistant to support the recruitment of participants and data collection for the STRIVE diabetes prevention program. You will work closely with the principal investigator, field coordinator, and project manager in a community clinic setting.

Responsibilities include screening and follow-up visits, collecting anthropometrics, administering questionnaires, venipuncture, and assisting with other study tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Directly related experience in research coordination preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist principal investigator, field coordinator, and project manager to recruit participants from WIC clinics in Bogalusa, Franklinton, and Covington area.
• Data collection and implementing the STRIVE diabetes prevention program with study participants; screenings, follow-up visits, anthropometrics, questionnaires, and venipuncture.
• Support with report writing and overall team coordination.
• Maintain documentation and assist with various study-related tasks.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Experience in research coordination

Phlebotomy experience

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Outlook

SAS

Endnote

Job description

Assists the principal investigator, field coordinator, and project manager to recruit participants from the Bogalusa, Franklinton, and Covington 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.

Responsibilities

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written, report writing, and ability to meet deadline.
• Good team member and experience in working in an office and community environment.
• Experience working on a research study.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification:

• High School Diploma
• Directly related experience

Preferred Qualification:

• 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

About Us

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at [e-mail] .

Job Info

• Job Identification 1860
• Job Category Research
• Posting Date 09/08/2026, 04:06 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations New Orleans, LA, United States LaFayette, LA, United States