What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant I - GI Radiation Oncology - Research position at MD Anderson?
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research, and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees, and the public
The primary purpose of the Research Assistant I position is to provide technical assistance in carrying out various research projects and impacting efficient functioning of research activities.
Key Functions
1. Assists with research projects Radiation Oncology
2. Prepares and conducts tissue collection in accordance with established protocols
3. Operates laboratory apparatus and equipment
4. Documents and maintains record of data and findings in accordance with the methods requested
5. Clinical data tabulation and analysis
6. Report generation of collected datasets
7. Patient immobilization for research imaging
8. Research clinical data acquisition in accordance with established protocols
9. Patient reported outcome collection in accordance with established protocols
10. Dose-toxicity collection and report generation
11. Scheduling and coordination of patient research clinical treatment, procedures, and the creation and maintenance of research records in accordance with established protocols
12. Working with research animals (e.g. mice) in accordance with established protocols
Education
Required: Bachelor's degree, major course work in one of the basic sciences.
Experience
Required: No experience.
Preferred: Experience with patient contact and communication.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
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The primary purpose of the Research Assistant I position is to provide technical assistance in carrying out various research projects and impacting efficient functioning of research activities.
Key Functions
1. Assists with research projects Radiation Oncology
2. Prepares and conducts tissue collection in accordance with established protocols
3. Operates laboratory apparatus and equipment
4. Documents and maintains record of data and findings in accordance with the methods requested
5. Clinical data tabulation and analysis
6. Report generation of collected datasets
7. Patient immobilization for research imaging
8. Research clinical data acquisition in accordance with established protocols
9. Patient reported outcome collection in accordance with established protocols
10. Dose-toxicity collection and report generation
11. Scheduling and coordination of patient research clinical treatment, procedures, and the creation and maintenance of research records in accordance with established protocols
12. Working with research animals (e.g. mice) in accordance with established protocols
Education
Required: Bachelor's degree, major course work in one of the basic sciences.
Experience
Required: No experience.
Preferred: Experience with patient contact and communication.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 175919
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 39,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 49,500
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 59,500
- FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Soft
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
- Science Jobs: Yes
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