Summer Scholar Job at Children's Mercy KC
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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. Overview:
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 and COVID-19 vaccines are 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. Responsibilities:
Remote Work/Work from Home:
EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet:
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
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.
This position serves as an assistant for research activities within one of CMH's laboratories, clinics, or departments. Under the supervision of an investigator, the Summer Scholar will assist in compiling, storing, and analyzing data and/or samples for a research study. The position will last for ten to twelve weeks.
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 and COVID-19 vaccines are 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.
- Compiling data or samples for studies.
- Office/administrative work.
- Present study results.
Click the link below to access the full descriptions for each available project:
Accepted Project Descriptions
Surgery and Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Section- In this study, we aim to review our clinical experience with children and adolescents with vulvodynia, a chronic pain condition, at Children’s Mercy Hospital during the past 10 years. At the completion of the Summer Scholar Program, we will submit an abstract with our results for presentation to the North American Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Annual Clinical and Research Meeting.
- Department of Surgery, Division of Gynecology
- This project is through the Division of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology and in conjunction with the Department of Pediatric Surgery. We seek to answer basic questions regarding the gynecologic history, gynecologic health care delivered, and reproductive health choices of adolescent natal females who are undergoing bariatric surgery.
- Transitional Energy Balance Research Lab
- This Summer Scholar position is with the Translational Energy Balance Research Lab. The Scholar will work on multiple studies involving the measurement of energy balance through assessment of resting metabolism, body composition, physical activity, and metabolic function.
- Adolescent Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology, Toxicology and Theraputics
- The goal of this project is to evaluate neuroimaging as a biomarker of drug response in teens with eating disorders. Secondary objectives include linking drug response in the brain with naltrexone exposure in the body and understanding the impact of individual-level factors on exposure and response.
- Heart Center
- Physical activity is a vital component of adolescent health. However, some adolescents with unique conditions, such as pediatric heart disease, avoid physical activity due to fear that it might damage their heart or increase their risk for an adverse cardiac event.
- Genomics Medicine Center
- The Younger Laboratory is in the Genomic Medicine Center at Children’s Mercy and is highly integrated with the research institute’s rare disease program, “Genomic Answers for Kids.” One area of our lab is focused on the development of patient-derived cellular models, an approach in which we “reprogram” blood cells from a patient into induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) that can be used to model disease states.
- HS diploma or equivalent and Serving as a research assistant in other environments; taking courses at least at the undergraduate level related to research methodology with a 3.0 minimum GPA; conducting a research study as part of a course requirement. or
- Associate's Degree 2 years of college in a field related to medicine or allied profession preferred and Serving as a research assistant in other environments; taking courses at least at the undergraduate level related to research methodology with a 3.0 minimum GPA; conducting a research study as part of a course requirement.
Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $11.15/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.
Remote Work/Work from Home:
This position is not eligible work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children’s Mercy locations and may not work from home.
EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet:
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.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
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.
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