Clinical Research Assistant - Internal Medicine (Physical Activity and Weight Management)

Department:

SOM KC Internal Medicine - Weight Management

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KU Weight Management

Position Title:

Clinical Research Assistant - Internal Medicine (Physical Activity and Weight Management)

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

The Clinical Research Assistant in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Physical Activity and Weight Management, is responsible for delivering both individual and group-based health education, exercise instruction, and exercise testing. This role involves working with various populations, including individuals with intellectual or mobility-related disabilities. The Clinical Research Assistant plays a role in supporting the implementation and evaluation of physical activity, nutrition, and weight management interventions, offered both in-person and remotely. Within the Division of Physical Activity and Weight Management at KUMC, Clinical Research Assistants contribute to all phases of study implementation, assist with data collection, and perform outcome assessments for a variety of physical activity, nutrition, and weight management research programs.

Job Description:

Job Duties

• Assist in the implementation and evaluation of physical activity, nutrition, and weight management interventions across various populations, including individuals with Down syndrome, Autism, and mobility-related disabilities.
• Deliver one-on-one and group-based health education sessions as a health educator and/or exercise specialist for participants in intervention studies.
• Collaborate with faculty investigators and research team members to ensure adherence to study protocols and support daily study operations.
• Conduct outcome testing, including anthropometric measurements and data collection related to diet, physical activity, behavior change, and body composition.
• Maintain accurate and detailed participant records through timely documentation and data entry, in compliance with university policies and applicable standards.
• Assist in promoting program offerings and engaging potential participants through outreach and communication efforts.

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.

Required Qualifications:

Work Experience: Four (4) years of experience in exercise, public health, nutrition, or related field. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Master’s degree.

Work Experience:

• Experience working in a clinical or research setting, preferably related to nutrition, physical activity, or weight management.
• Experience conducting clinical exercise tests.
• Experience with meal preparation, and nutrition or physical activity education.
• Experience with various populations, including those with intellectual or physical disabilities.
• Experience with data entry.

Skills:

• Communication
• Organization
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer Skills

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