Clinical Research Assistant - Internal Medicine (Weight Management)

Department:
SOM KC Internal Medicine - Weight Management
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KU Weight Management

Position Title:
Clinical Research Assistant - Internal Medicine (Weight Management)

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:
The Clinical Research Assistant in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Physical Activity & Weight Management, will contribute to research focused on nutrition and dietary interventions to advance studies on obesity treatment and related chronic health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and kidney disease. This position may grow as warranted with opportunities to build and enhance skills, duties, and responsibilities.

Job Description:

Job Duties:

• Serve as an exercise specialist to deliver intervention sessions related to exercise and physical activity according to research study protocols.
• Assist with conducting outcome testing that may include vital signs, anthropometric measurements and body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, strength, physical function, and others.
• Schedule participants for research intervention sessions.
• Assist with behavioral approaches to modifying physical activity and other health-related behaviors.
• Assist with recruitment, enrollment, and retention activities of participants.
• Maintain accurate and detailed participant records through timely documentation and data entry, in compliance with university policies and applicable standards.
• Complete required research trainings and maintain compliance with institutional retraining policies.
• Adhere to all research protocols and comply with ethical guidelines and institutional regulations.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

• Morning or evening hours may be required, based on study responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience: Two (2) years' work experience in exercise and physical activity. Relevant education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications/Licenses:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Professional certification related to exercise or physical activity through an accredited entity.

Work Experience:

• Experience working in a clinical or research setting.
• Experience supervising participants with exercise training in both one-on-one and group settings.

Skills

• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Organization
• Attention to detail
• Computer skills
• Collaboration

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Rate Type:
Hourly

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range:
$22.88 - $33.17
Minimum
$22.88
Midpoint
$28.03
Maximum
$33.17

Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Clinical-Research-Assistant-Internal-Medicine-Weight-Management-_JR009502 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR009502.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.

Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination

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