Research Associate Bachelors

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 Children's Mercy Research Institute is recruiting a Research Associate to join the Community Engaged Research Team in the department of Population Health.

The Community Engaged Research Team works with interdisciplinary teams throughout Children's Mercy, and our academic affiliates (UMKC, KU, KUMC), patients, families, and community partners to promote engagement of community members and stakeholders in the design, implementation, and dissemination of research to advance health outcomes. Through technical consultations, trainings and large project collaborations, the Community Engaged Research Team applies expertise in community based participatory and community engaged research approaches.

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.

Advising health professionals in community engaged research methods
• Coordinating meetings with members of the CMRI Community and Youth Research Advisory Boards and other patient, caregiver, and community partners
• Critically reviewing and/or contributing to grant proposals
• Drafting and reviewing IRB protocols
• Coordinating and contributing to Community Engaged Research workshops and training
• Contributing to manuscripts and presentations

• Bachelor's Degree (Master's Preferred) in Public Health, Psychology, or Related Field
• Demonstrated experience with research recruitment and data collection
• Skills in community engaged research approaches (e.g. generating research questions, coordinating with patient, caregiver, and community partners)
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams and community members
• Knowledge of social and behavioral theories as applied to the health sciences
• Strong writing skills
• Commitment to collaboration, shared decision making, and community centeredness

Candidates with the following qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

Spanish-language skills (QBS preferred)

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 $26.62/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

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.