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The Center for Obesity Research and Education (CORE) in the College of Public Health at Temple University is seeking a full time Research Assistant for several studies focused on the etiology and treatment of obesity. The Research Assistant will report directly to the Project Manager and will work closely with the Principal Investigator and other project staff.

Essential Functions: The Research Assistant will support the day-to-day operations of several clinical research studies. Responsibilities include: with appropriate authorization and training, recruiting, screening, obtaining consent, and enrolling study participants; scheduling study visits and coordinating participant incentives; conducting study visits, meeting all quality assurance and confidentiality guidelines for data collection, and assuring accurate completion of questionnaires and other data collection during study visits (paper and/or electronic data capture); ensuring project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately; managing purchasing (ordering supplies and reimbursements to participants); assisting with the preparation of presentations and publications; coordinating research specimen collection and delivery; adhering to IRB-approved protocols and complying with institutional policies, SOPs, and guidelines; assisting with IRB submissions; and assisting with clerical duties such as file maintenance, copying, shipping, etc. Performs other duties as assigned.

Employment at Temple University means much more than a competitive salary. Temple strives to maintain a culture of diversity and inclusivity and provide employees with opportunities for growth and advancement. You will enjoy a collaborative working environment that values innovation and creativity. Our health and wellness benefits are among the best in the region, and our retirement savings plans allow you to plan for the future. Temple University offers many opportunities for employees to enhance skills, gain new perspectives and grow professionally. For example, you can earn your bachelor's degree or an advanced degree through our tuition remission benefit or develop your management and leadership skills in one of our HR Learning and Development's academies. Temple University employees also enjoy recreational, entertainment, and cultural activities both on campus and throughout the Philadelphia region.
Visit https://careers.temple.edu/careers-temple to learn more about the benefits of working at Temple University.

Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Health Professions, Public Health, Psychology or related field, and at least six months of related working experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

This position requires a background check.
This is a grant funded position.

This position is temporarily assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

In accordance with the City of Philadelphia's COVID-19 mandate, all Temple University students, faculty, staff, and contractors must be fully vaccinated before receiving authorization to work unless they have a medical or religious exemption approved by the University. An individual is considered fully vaccinated two (2) weeks following the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two (2) weeks following a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who do not meet the University's vaccination or exemption requirement will be prohibited from working until proof of full vaccination or an exemption is requested and approved. For more information, visit the University's Vaccines web page at https://www.temple.edu/coronavirus/vaccines.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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