Clinical Research Assistant I

Children's Mercy KC • Kansas City, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Mercy is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to support a program designed to better understand respiratory viruses in schools. Under the direct supervision of a Research Manager, the Clinical Research Assistant I will assist research team members by performing basic study procedures, and completing assigned tasks such as nasal swab collection/handling, and data collection and processing in schools. This position has funding until June 2027 and candidates need to be local to the Kansas City area. Children’s Mercy is committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity. Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree health sciences or related degree and No Experience necessary / On-the-Job Training 0-2 years of research experience
• Associate's Degree health sciences or related degree and 1-2 years research experience

Responsibilities

• Research sample collection and processing
• Data processing, analysis, and reporting
• School-based data collection
• Reliable transportation needed for field visits to schools (travel mileage will be reimbursed)

Benefits

• The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree