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Overview

The Specialist, Research Quality Monitoring Program (RQMP) observes research practices and evaluates quality as the needs basis for process improvement in human research operations and management. The Specialist, RQMP aims to safeguard the interests and welfare of research participants, ensure that regulatory standards are met, uphold Good Clinical Practice (GCP), uphold accreditation standards, determine research best practices for recommended use, strengthen study team quality control and quality assurance capabilities, and to identify and facilitate the regulatory and quality-based education needs of the Children's Mercy research community.

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.

Responsibilities

+ Coordinate, conduct, evaluate, and report on RQMP services as assigned in accordance with established Research Quality Management Framework, standard work plans and related program policies and procedures. Manage RQMP services effectively, efficiently, and intentionally to maintain investigator and study staff engagement and satisfaction with the work process and its outcome. These functions are carried out through RQMP's six core services for which the Specialist, RQMP is responsible for: Quality Assessments, Internal Monitoring, Quality Management Planning, Study Start-Up Consultations, Quality Education Training, and general Quality Support.

+ With other RQMP team members, promote and advocate for research quality excellence and support continuous improvement of the RQMP.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree Clinical or life science preferred and 3-5 years experience

+ One of the following: Assoc of Clinical Research Professionals – Cert Professional, Society of Clinical Research Associates required upon hire

+ Employees must obtain Assoc of Clinical Research Professionals – Cert Professional or equivalent within 365 days

+ Employees must obtain Society of Clinical Research Associates or equivalent within 365 days

+ Association of Clinical Research Professionals – Certified Professional (ACRP-CP), or Required 1 Year

+ Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) Required 1 Year

Benefits at Children's Mercy

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.

Learn more about Children’s Mercy benefits. (https://www.childrensmercy.org/careers/why-childrens-mercy/employee-benefits/)

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $29.82/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

Remote Work/Work from Home

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.

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.

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Requisition ID2025-34238

Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date1 week ago(7/21/2025 10:27 AM)

Posting CategoryResearch

DivisionRESEARCH AND SP PROJ ADMIN

Work TypeFull Time

Work DaysM-F

Work Hours8-4:30

FLSA StatusExempt

Location : NameAdele Hall

Recruiter : Full Name: First LastJulie Aust

Recruiter : [email protected]