"Clinical Research Assistant - Internal Medicine (Weight Management) - JR009502"

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 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.

Job Description:

Job Duties:

• 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.

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

Education: Two years relevant work experience. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in nutrition/dietetics.

Work Experience:

• Experience working in a clinical or research setting.
• Experience counseling participants with diet and eating behaviors in both one-on-one and group settings.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Skills

• Communication.
• Interpersonal skills
• Organization
• Detail-oriented
• 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.