Clinical Research Assistant - Internal Medicine (Weight Management) na University of Kansas Medical Center

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 exercise and physical activity to advance studies on obesity treatment and related chronic health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and kidney disease.

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 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 years relevant work experience. 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:

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:

$22.66 - $32.85

Minimum

$22.66

Midpoint

$27.75

Maximum

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