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Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy!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.OverviewThis is a two-year post-doctoral appoint ment (with possible renewal) to provide advanced research training to individuals with a doctoral degree in the biological sciences and to further the basic and translational research goals in the Children's Research Institute. The postdoctoral research fellow will conduct high quality research in clinical and translational science. The Ramsey lab aims to perform clinical research and implementation that incorporates pharmacogenetics and pharmacokinetics to optimize medication dosage in children. The postdoctoral scholar will perform pharmacokinetic modeling to understand the effects of clinical and pharmacogenetic factors on the exposure and response to medications in pediatric patients.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 theseasonal influenzaandCOVID-19vaccines 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+ Assist in the design and conduct of pharmacokinetic studies+ Conducting original laboratory research in the general areas of biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, genomics, and neuroscience+ Analysis of research data+ Reporting of research results+ Attending/participating in mandatory educational programs, section meetings, scholarly conference and professor roundsQualifications+ Ph.D. or MD or related doctoral level degree in a relevant disciplineStarting PayOur pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $24.14/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.Remote Work/Work from HomeThis 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.EEO Employer/Disabled/VetChildren 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 & InclusionCM 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.Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Learn about Children s Mercy Benefits (cims.com/connect?back=intro&findajob=1&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-625978159)Requisition ID2024-28622Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date3 months ago(2/1/2024 9:53 AM)Posting CategoryResearchDivisionCLINICAL PHARMACOLOGYShiftDay shiftWork TypeFull TimeWork DaysM-FWork Hours8-4FLSA StatusExemptLocation : NameAdele HallRecruiter : Full Name: First LastJulie AustRecruiter : ...@cmh.edu