Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children's Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children's Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City - a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children's health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

The Community Impacts on Physical Activity research team (https://www.ciparesearchteam.org/) within the Center for Children's Healthy Lifestyles & Nutrition (www.chlnkc.org) at Children's Mercy Hospital invites applications for one full time (40 hours per week) Research Assistant II position. We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting children and adults to live healthy lifestyles. The Research Assistant II will work on multiple federally funded research studies involving physical activity promotion and community engaged research in collaboration with other team members.

At Children's Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it's important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children's Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccines are a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you become a finalist for this position, and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Implementation of day-to-day activities for multiple research studies
• Recruit, screen, consent, and enroll study participants (children and adults)
• Conduct data collection visits in adherence with study protocols
• Conduct surveys or administer questionnaires
• Manage and work with study tracking databases
• Assist with data entry and data quality checks/control
• Manage study materials and assessment devices (e.g., GPS, Garmin, accelerometers)
• Develop research and communication materials
• Incorporate formatting and design elements into research documents
• Conduct literature reviews
• Participate in team meetings and activities
• Work cooperatively with other team members and supervisors

• Master's degree preferred
• Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years experience Experience in research subject enrollment and database management for one year period of time
• HS diploma or equivalent or Associates degree and 5-7 years experience may be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree
• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator Preferred

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $22.99/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

This position is not eligible work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children's Mercy locations and may not work from home.

Children's Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children's Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.