Mgr, Research Lab

Mgr, Research Lab

Requisition ID

2024-29361

Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date

1 month ago(11/26/2024 3:55 PM)

Posting Category

Research

Division

HEALTH OUTCOMES RESEARCH

Work Type

Full Time

Work Days

M-F

Work Hours

8a-4p

FLSA Status

Exempt

Location : Name

Adele Hall

Recruiter : Full Name: First Last

Julie Aust

Recruiter : Email

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Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy!

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 Research Laboratory Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Laboratory established to support funded and non-funded collaborative efforts within the Baby Health Behavior Lab at CMH and its partners. The lab manager will also be responsible for supervising staff, and providing training and mentorship to staff, students, visitors, residents, fellows, and faculty on laboratory techniques and skills.

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 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.

Supervise staff, students, residents, fellows and faculty to execute projects within allotted budget and timelines; to include setting priorities, assigning responsibilities, and establishing timetables for research projects.
• Plan/organize monthly team building activities
• Assure that laboratory technicians and other staff are properly trained in Standard Operating Procedures, project specific requirements, and equipment specific requirements.
• Assists with qualitative and quantitative analysis of statistical data, studies and reports, to identify and determine causes of problems and develop recommendations for improvement of processes through education, direction, and mentorship to trainees, students, residents, fellows and faculty to assure success of projects.
• Offer technical guidance to trainees, students, residents, fellows and faculty utilizing the core lab as a resource for related studies and learning opportunities
• Provide administrative interface with other research and clinical laboratories within CMH that are relevant to the scientific and technical mission of the laboratory and related projects.

PHD- Preferred and 1-2 of experience in relevent research

Master Degree Required and 3-5 years of experience in relevent research

Preferred: Board Certified in Music Therapy

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.

Learn more about Children's Mercy benefits.

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $34.51/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

This is an intermittent remote position, which means that the person hired will work with his or her manager to determine a schedule that includes both at home and on-site hours at a Children's Mercy location. The incumbent must live in the Kansas City metro area.

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.