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

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 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: 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. For more information, visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.