Nutrition Research Assistant – Lactation & Data

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Research Assistant to support nutrition-focused clinical studies under the Clinical Research Supervisor and PI. You will conduct participant visits, collect data, process biospecimens, and maintain notes and dietary records, with occasional weekend scheduling to meet study needs.

The role emphasizes lactation-related study activities and collaboration with the research team to ensure compliant data collection and study integrity; flexibility and accuracy

Qualifications

• Required Education: High school diploma or GED or equivalent
• Recommended Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field of study
• Required Work Experience: High School Diploma/GED, or 2 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED

Responsibilities

• The Research Assistant will support nutrition-focused clinical research studies under the supervision of the Clinical Research Supervisor and Principal Investigator.
• Responsibilities include conducting participant visits and data collection, processing biospecimens, maintaining accurate participant records through audits, and entering dietary intake (food record) data.
• The role may require a flexible schedule, including some weekends, to accommodate participant and study needs.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Arkansas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Research Assistant to support nutrition-focused clinical studies under the Clinical Research Supervisor and PI. You will conduct participant visits, collect data, process biospecimens, and maintain notes and dietary records, with occasional weekend scheduling to meet study needs.

The role emphasizes lactation-related study activities and collaboration with the research team to ensure compliant data collection and study integrity; flexibility and accuracy