Research Data Platform Specialist — Remote Data Concierge

Children's Mercy KC; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Mercy seeks a Research Data Platform Specialist to bridge researchers and data systems, ensuring compliant, high‑quality data for clinical and translational research. You will serve as a consultant between Research Informatics and research teams, advising on informatics resources and data governance practices.

The role emphasizes collaboration, governance, and support for researchers, with a remote/hybrid work arrangement and a focus on integrity, kindness, and inclusion in the

Qualifications

• Master's/ bachelor qualifications with relevant field and 1–5 years experience depending on degree
• Experience with Epic Cosmos Administration prerequisites and Cosmos Certification pathways
• Epic Cosmos Administration Certification within 1 year is required
• Certified Epic Analyst or Physician Builder experience preferred when hiring

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with researchers to define data needs and develop data access strategies for research use
• Develop communications and provide resources to promote data usage and informatics tools across Children’s Mercy
• Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy standards, training requirements and related policies
• Report progress, issues, and concerns to vendors, supervisor, project manager, and Research Informatics leadership

Education

Master's Degree in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems Management, or related field

Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Technology, Health Information Management, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Prior Epic Analyst or Physician Builder experience (Cosmos prerequisites)

Other Prerequisites for Epic Cosmos Administration Certification

Epic Cosmos Administration Certification Required 1 Year

Job description

Children’s Mercy seeks a Research Data Platform Specialist to bridge researchers and data systems, ensuring compliant, high‑quality data for clinical and translational research. You will serve as a consultant between Research Informatics and research teams, advising on informatics resources and data governance practices.

The role emphasizes collaboration, governance, and support for researchers, with a remote/hybrid work arrangement and a focus on integrity, kindness, and inclusion in the