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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.

Overview

The Genomic Medicine Center at Children’s Mercy Kansas City (CMKC) is expanding precision medicine research initiative in rare and common pediatric diseases. Together with this, programs for functional analysis of tissue architecture underlying these childhood diseases are being studied. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team member to contribute to this transformative research.  The person will support research efforts for specified projects related to precision and genomic medicine in consultation with and supervised by Directors and Faculty members within the Genomic Medicine Center. Other duties include performing laboratory procedures, including implementation of new and established protocols related to genome sequencing and human tissue processing. The individual will also serve as a resource for ongoing research projects both within the Center and supported by the Center. Coordinates research projects with other Divisions, who request support from Center resources, including personnel. 

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 vaccine is 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 are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Supports collecting and processing of patient samples including tissue digestion, cell isolation and preservation as well as cell culture.
• Conducts laboratory experiments for human DNA and RNA isolations utilizing bioanalytical approaches independently
• Implements, develops and optimizes techniques in the laboratory including protocols related to genome sequencing (such as Single-cell RNA-Seq, ATAC-Seq, and IsoSeq)
• Follow established experiment SOPs
• Collaborate with Genomics Core facility, researchers and PIs from within the Genomic Medicine Center as well as from other Divisions
• Collect and organize research data accurately and efficiently
• Work efficiently as a laboratory team member

Qualifications

 -Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science or Chemistry and 3-5 years of experience, preferably experience with molecular biology and related fields

-preferably experience with next-generation sequencing and human tissue processing and cell culture

Benefits at Children's Mercy

The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Starting Pay

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.

Remote Work/Work from Home

This position is not eligible to 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.

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EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

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.