Research Scientist PhD

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 conduct high impact research in basic/translational science with a focus on pediatric blood disease, including bone marrow failure and leukemia. The goal of the research is to improve our understanding of aberrant hematopoiesis in order to identify novel molecular targets for more precise prognostication and treatment of pediatric patients. To achieve this goal, model systems include human iPSC, patient-derived iPSC, primary patient cells, and cancer cell lines.

The work of the Research Scientist will be carried out in the context of advancing the basic/translational research goals of the Prosser-Dombrowski Lab at the Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI). The Research Scientist will conduct bench research for their own projects as well in support of other ongoing projects in the lab, oversee lab organization and daily management, and serve as a leader with training responsibilities for other lab personnel.

Experience with stem cell culture and/or flow cytometry is preferred, but not required. The individual will work under the supervision of the principal investigator, but with independent responsibilities in experimentation, scientific troubleshooting, grant writing, manuscript preparation, and poster presentations.

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.

• Conduct original laboratory research in the general areas of hematopoiesis, cancer biology, and molecular biology, with a focus on identifying novel therapeutic targets in high risk pediatric disease including bone marrow failure and infant leukemia.

• Reporting of results.
• Ordering supplies/equipment, assist research technicians with general lab maintenance.

• Ph.D. MD and 3-5 years experience