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 Scientist will process, analyze, integrate, and interpret multi-omic in-house data, as well as from public reference datasets. This role will also be involved in software and package development to aid in the analysis of genomic data. The research focus of the Fridley lab is three-fold: (1) To develop innovative analysis methods and software for the analysis of genomic/molecular data, including tools for spatial transcriptomic data and spatial proteomic imaging data; (2) To apply innovative methods to studies being conducted in collaboration with researchers at Children's Mercy; (3) To leverage existing data to develop novel hypothesis related to cancer development / progression / treatment response and pharmacogenomics. You must have experience in command line environments (High-Performance Compute Clusters and Linux computing), statistical analysis (R or python; preferably R) and familiarity with standard statistical and bioinformatic software used in cancer genomics and genetic studies. You will have ownership of a research project(s) (planned in collaboration with Dr. Fridley) and responsibility across the full project lifecycle, from initial planning to final publication. Flexible work hours and potential for hybrid schedules are possible.

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.

• Perform supervised and independent scientific analysis utilizing expertise in analysis of genomic data and knowledge using best practices.
• Design and develop bioinformatics and statistical capability including data analysis pipelines, knowledgebases, user interfaces, algorithms, web applications (R Shiny applications), and databases to support ongoing research projects.
• Communicate results to internal and external audiences

Ph.D. Bioinformatics, Data Science, Computer Science, Biostatistics, Statistics, Computational Biology or Biological Sciences and No Experience necessary / On-the-Job Training             

Demonstrated skill and knowledge in specific requirements of position needed.

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.

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $31.31/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.