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Clinical Data Analyst roles in biostatistics, clinical trials, and real-world evidence qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research. The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science. Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported broadly by multiple NIH Research Centers, and includes approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows who comprise a network of 44 laboratories and 13 highly specialized core service facilities. Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.
Job Posting Title:
Clinical Data Analyst – Brain and Metabolism Imaging
Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified
Department:
LSUPBRC Clinic - Brain and Metabolism Imaging in Chronic Disease (Owen T Carmichael (00007151))
Work Location:
LSU - Pennington Biomedical
Pay Grade:
Professional
Job Description:
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Clinical Data Analyst in the Brain and Metabolism Imaging laboratory.
The Clinical Data Analyst in the Brain and Metabolism Imaging laboratory will support research efforts by managing and organizing biomedical imaging datasets. The Data Analyst provides technical support for computational neuroscience research through the use of automated neuroimaging pipelines, use of Linux workstations and HPC environments, and management of research computing infrastructure. This position involves coordinating the acquisition, storage, and processing of imaging data such as MRI and PET scans, as well as developing and maintaining pipelines for MRI analysis. The Data Analyst will utilize data management tools to assist investigators in retrieving, managing, and sharing imaging data across multiple research projects and collaborating institutions.
Major Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and optimize automated neuroimaging processing pipelines for multimodal MRI datasets using Python, MATLAB, Bash, and neuroimaging software including FreeSurfer, FSL, ANTs, and SPM.
- Manage Linux workstations and high-performance computing (HPC) environments, including software installation, system configuration, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and job scheduling.
- Manage Linux user accounts, groups, file system permissions, shared storage, and access controls to ensure secure, reliable, and efficient utilization of research computing resources.
- Processes MRI scans through the creation, implementation, and maintenance of imaging analysis pipelines.
- Identifies and troubleshoots processing errors to ensure data accuracy and workflow efficiency.
- Prepares presentation materials, including PowerPoint slides and Excel spreadsheets, to summarize study progress and findings.
- Tracks data collection and imaging completion across study participants to ensure timely and accurate dataset updates.
- Collaborates with undergraduate students, study staff, doctoral researchers, principal investigators (PIs), and postdoctoral fellows across multiple study sites to coordinate and maintain data integrity.
- Compiles imaging metrics, statistics, and other data for reports, grant submissions, and research documentation.
- Provides administrative and operational support to the Lab Manager and Principal Investigator as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned to support the goals of the research program.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Biostatistics, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of one (1) year of professional experience in database management/data analysis working SPSS, SAS, or other statistical software.
- Experience administering Linux systems, including user account management, file permissions, software installation, shell scripting, and system troubleshooting.
- Programming knowledge in Python, MATLAB, and Bash for workflow automation, and data processing.
- Experience using neuroimaging software such as FreeSurfer, FSL, ANTs, SPM, or comparable medical image analysis tools.
- Experience working with high-performance computing (HPC) or distributed computing environments, including workload management systems (e.g., HTCondor), container technologies (Apptainer/Singularity or Docker), and scientific computing workflows.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation and analysis.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
- Effective time management skills to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in writing detailed reports and presenting data insights to non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three (3) to five (5) years of professional experience in database management/data analysis working SPSS, SAS, or other statistical software.
- Experience with database management systems (e.g., SQL).
- Familiarity with research methods and data collection techniques.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Flexibility to adapt to new tools, technologies, and methodologies.
Pennington Biomedical Research Center seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce with a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.
Additional Job Description:
Competencies:
None
Special Instructions:
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.
Posting Date:
August 3, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
August 17, 2026
Additional Position Information:
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.
Essential Position (Y/N):
Pennington Biomedical Research Center/LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or hrm@pbrc.edu.
About us:
At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research. The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science. Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported broadly by multiple NIH Research Centers, and includes approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows who comprise a network of 44 laboratories and 13 highly specialized core service facilities. Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.
Job Posting Title:
Clinical Data Analyst – Brain and Metabolism Imaging
Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified
Department:
LSUPBRC Clinic - Brain and Metabolism Imaging in Chronic Disease (Owen T Carmichael (00007151))
Work Location:
LSU - Pennington Biomedical
Pay Grade:
Professional
Job Description:
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Clinical Data Analyst in the Brain and Metabolism Imaging laboratory.
The Clinical Data Analyst in the Brain and Metabolism Imaging laboratory will support research efforts by managing and organizing biomedical imaging datasets. The Data Analyst provides technical support for computational neuroscience research through the use of automated neuroimaging pipelines, use of Linux workstations and HPC environments, and management of research computing infrastructure. This position involves coordinating the acquisition, storage, and processing of imaging data such as MRI and PET scans, as well as developing and maintaining pipelines for MRI analysis. The Data Analyst will utilize data management tools to assist investigators in retrieving, managing, and sharing imaging data across multiple research projects and collaborating institutions.
Major Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and optimize automated neuroimaging processing pipelines for multimodal MRI datasets using Python, MATLAB, Bash, and neuroimaging software including FreeSurfer, FSL, ANTs, and SPM.
- Manage Linux workstations and high-performance computing (HPC) environments, including software installation, system configuration, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and job scheduling.
- Manage Linux user accounts, groups, file system permissions, shared storage, and access controls to ensure secure, reliable, and efficient utilization of research computing resources.
- Processes MRI scans through the creation, implementation, and maintenance of imaging analysis pipelines.
- Identifies and troubleshoots processing errors to ensure data accuracy and workflow efficiency.
- Prepares presentation materials, including PowerPoint slides and Excel spreadsheets, to summarize study progress and findings.
- Tracks data collection and imaging completion across study participants to ensure timely and accurate dataset updates.
- Collaborates with undergraduate students, study staff, doctoral researchers, principal investigators (PIs), and postdoctoral fellows across multiple study sites to coordinate and maintain data integrity.
- Compiles imaging metrics, statistics, and other data for reports, grant submissions, and research documentation.
- Provides administrative and operational support to the Lab Manager and Principal Investigator as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned to support the goals of the research program.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Biostatistics, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of one (1) year of professional experience in database management/data analysis working SPSS, SAS, or other statistical software.
- Experience administering Linux systems, including user account management, file permissions, software installation, shell scripting, and system troubleshooting.
- Programming knowledge in Python, MATLAB, and Bash for workflow automation, and data processing.
- Experience using neuroimaging software such as FreeSurfer, FSL, ANTs, SPM, or comparable medical image analysis tools.
- Experience working with high-performance computing (HPC) or distributed computing environments, including workload management systems (e.g., HTCondor), container technologies (Apptainer/Singularity or Docker), and scientific computing workflows.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation and analysis.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
- Effective time management skills to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in writing detailed reports and presenting data insights to non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three (3) to five (5) years of professional experience in database management/data analysis working SPSS, SAS, or other statistical software.
- Experience with database management systems (e.g., SQL).
- Familiarity with research methods and data collection techniques.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Flexibility to adapt to new tools, technologies, and methodologies.
Pennington Biomedical Research Center seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce with a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.
Additional Job Description:
Competencies:
None
Special Instructions:
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.
Posting Date:
August 3, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
August 17, 2026
Additional Position Information:
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.
Essential Position (Y/N):
Pennington Biomedical Research Center/LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or hrm@pbrc.edu.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Clinical Data Analyst
Verify your CIP code matches STEM eligibility
Check your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before applying. Degrees in biostatistics, health informatics, and computer science typically qualify, but applied statistics programs sometimes carry non-STEM codes that block the extension.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask recruiters for the employer's E-Verify company ID or check enrollment status through the E-Verify employer search tool. Clinical research organizations and academic medical centers don't always maintain active enrollment, even when they intend to sponsor.
Build your I-983 training plan around job duties
Draft the I-983 training plan using the specific tools and tasks in your offer letter, such as SAS programming, CDISC standards, or EDC system validation. Generic plans draw scrutiny from DSOs and can delay your STEM OPT extension start date.
Target pharma and CRO employers with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify Clinical Data Analyst employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings. Companies that have filed LCAs for this role have already established prevailing-wage benchmarks and are more likely to have compliant onboarding processes for STEM OPT students.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Look up the prevailing wage for Clinical Data Analyst under SOC code 15-2051 in your target metro before negotiating. Employers filing an LCA must pay at least the DOL-set wage level, so knowing this floor strengthens your position and flags underpaying offers early.
Plan around cap-gap if your OPT expires mid-year
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition before your OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. Confirm your employer's H-1B filing timeline during offer negotiations, not after you start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Data Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in an eligible STEM field such as biostatistics, health informatics, or computer science and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. The role itself doesn't determine eligibility; your degree's CIP code does. Confirm your CIP code appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before relying on the extension.
What does the I-983 training plan need to cover for a Clinical Data Analyst position?
The I-983 must outline specific learning objectives tied to your actual job duties, such as clinical data management, CDISC compliance, SAS or R programming, and FDA regulatory standards. It requires signatures from both you and your employer and must be submitted to your DSO before USCIS approves your extension. Vague or generic descriptions are a common reason DSOs reject the plan.
How do I verify that a Clinical Data Analyst employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
You can search the E-Verify employer database by company name to confirm active enrollment. Ask the recruiter directly for the E-Verify company ID as part of your offer due diligence. Enrollment must be active at the time your STEM OPT extension is filed, not just when you start. Pharmaceutical companies and large CROs typically maintain enrollment, but smaller site-management organizations may not.
Where can I find Clinical Data Analyst jobs that are open to STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters Clinical Data Analyst listings by employers with DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, which signals active sponsorship infrastructure. This helps you focus on companies that have already navigated the compliance steps required for STEM OPT students rather than starting that conversation from scratch.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my employer is acquired or restructured?
If your employer undergoes a merger or acquisition, the new legal entity must also be enrolled in E-Verify. A lapse in E-Verify coverage at the successor employer can jeopardize your STEM OPT status. Notify your DSO immediately if a corporate change affects your employer's name or EIN, and confirm the successor's E-Verify enrollment before continuing to work.