Clinical Research Assistant - Internal Medicine (Weight Management)

University of Kansas Medical Center • Kansas City, MO

5d • $23 - $33

About The Position

The Clinical Research Assistant in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Physical Activity & Weight Management, will contribute to research focused on exercise and physical activity 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.

Requirements

• Two years relevant work experience.
• Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• Communication.
• Interpersonal skills
• Organization
• Detail-oriented
• Computer skills
• Collaboration
• Resume
• Cover Letter

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition/dietetics.
• Experience working in a clinical or research setting.
• Experience counseling participants with diet and eating behaviors in both one-on-one and group settings.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Responsibilities

• Serve as a research dietician to deliver intervention sessions related to obesity treatment and weight loss according to research study protocols.
• Assist with conducting outcome testing that may include dietary assessment, eating behaviors, and others.
• Schedule participants for research intervention sessions.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level