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.

Join a dynamic team at the intersection of research, technology, and innovation. As a Senior Specialist, you’ll serve as a trusted technology consultant to research teams, helping them onboard, navigate, and optimize their digital tools and scientific equipment. You’ll also contribute to engineering efforts in our Makerspace, supporting rapid prototyping, 3D printing, and automation projects. In addition, you'll mentor junior staff and interns, fostering technical growth and collaborative problem-solving across the team.

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.

• Act as a concierge for research teams, building relationships and identifying opportunities for technology-driven improvements.
• Onboard and integrate scientific equipment into institutional networks, enabling seamless data flow and storage.
• Develop and maintain scripts to automate data transfers and improve operational efficiency.
• Create and maintain documentation, including application catalog records and knowledgebase articles.
• Operate and maintain 3D printers (Stratasys PolyJet and Prusa FDM).
• Support innovation efforts through CAD design, anatomical model segmentation, and building physical prototypes.
• Contribute to robotic automation and embedded systems development (Arduino, ESP32).

Ideal/Preferred Skills:

• Strong IT, networking expertise
• CAD design and 3D modeling
• Experience with FDM or PolyJet 3D printing
• Experience with electronic prototyping platforms and microcontrollers
• Experience with robotic automation and rapid prototyping
• Prior experience working in a Makerspace environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Kind, inclusive, and self-sufficient work style
• Passion for innovation and improving researcher experience

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of experience in enterprise application support, IT service desk, or similar
  OR
• High school diploma or associate degree and 5–7 years of relevant experience

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 $31.02/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.

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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.