University of Kansas Medical Center · 5 hours ago
Clinical Research Assistant - Internal Medicine (Weight Management)
Kansas City Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$22.88/hr - $33.17/hr
2+ years expThe University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Physical Activity & Weight Management. The role involves contributing to research focused on obesity treatment and related chronic health conditions by delivering intervention sessions, conducting outcome testing, and assisting with participant recruitment and retention activities.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
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
Qualification
Required
Two years relevant work experience. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis
Resume
Cover Letter
Preferred
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
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Organization
Detail-oriented
Computer skills
Collaboration
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
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.
Company
University of Kansas Medical Center
The University of Kansas Medical Center strives to educate exceptional health care professionals.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$27MKey Investors
Kauffman FoundationNCATS
2024-11-11Grant
2022-09-21Grant· $27M
Leadership Team
Sean Roberts
Chief Technology Officer
Chris Harper
Chief Information Officer
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