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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for behavioral research assistant in Kansas is $22.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.37 and $25.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Behavioral Research Assistants are professionals who support the design, implementation, and analysis of studies focused on human behavior. They typically work under the supervision of principal investigators in academic, clinical, or organizational settings. Their responsibilities may include recruiting participants, collecting data through surveys or experiments, managing databases, and assisting with literature reviews. These roles are essential for ensuring research is conducted ethically and efficiently, contributing valuable insights into psychological, social, or behavioral phenomena.

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To thrive as a Behavioral Research Assistant, you need a background in psychology or a related field, experience with research methodology, and strong data collection and analysis skills. Familiarity with statistical software (like SPSS or R), survey platforms, and institutional review board (IRB) procedures is typically required. Attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for managing studies and collaborating with research teams. These competencies ensure accurate data gathering, ethical research practices, and successful project execution.

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Infographic showing various Behavioral Research Assistant job openings in Kansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,060 per year, or $22.6 per hour.

Lab Clinical Assistant

Research Medical Center

Olathe, KS • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Introduction

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Clinical Laboratory Assistant Research Medical Center

Benefits

Research Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  • Colleague recognition program
  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Laboratory Clinical Assistant will assist in overseeing all activities in the laboratory, assist with pre-analytical aspects of specimen processing/testing within the testing departments up to actual test performance. Assist in all collections have been performed in a timely manner according to the Laboratory’s Blood Collection procedure. Transport all specimen samples, utilizes computer system for data entry and monitoring of workflow. Centrifuge blood specimens per laboratory department specifications. Maintain phlebotomy supplies in cart, tray and store room in an organized manner. Assist Supervisory staff in inventory management. 

What qualifications you will need:
  • High School Graduate / GED
  • Phlebotomy certification preferred
  • Phlebotomy and/or specimen accessioning experience preferred

Research Medical Center is a 585+ bed hospital. Our hospital offers an array of medical and health clinic services. This includes women's services offering obstetrics and fertility, an emergency room, and a trauma center. We offer a Stroke Center, a walk-in clinic, and orthopedics across three Kansas City locations. Our specialty care areas include a Chest Pain Center, Level I Trauma Center, Breast Care Center, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Programs, and Primary Stroke Center. We are one of 10 HCA Midwest Health hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas

Research Psychiatric Center is a 95+ bed facility. We offer acute inpatient, day treatment, and community-based outpatient behavioral healthcare. We treat adolescents, adults, and senior adults for emotional disorders, mental illness, and substance abuse. Our professional staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed professional counselors. We are committed to delivering our patients skilled compassionate care regardless of age or circumstance.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Clinical Laboratory Assistant opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.