Research Assistant I - Radiation Oncology - Research

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 and coordination skills in carrying out various research projects. Coordinates and conducts experiments and carries out research projects. Constructs, assembles and operates laboratory apparatus and equipment. Reads literature and confers with superiors regarding new procedures and modifies them according to the needs of the project. Records and evaluates data obtained in accordance with methods requested. Impacts laboratory research activities.

KEY FUNCTIONS/JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

The expected tasks include but not limited to:

1. Develop models to predict outcomes of prostate cancer treatments and
2. Assist with the build, maintenance, and periodical update of clinical database for GU Radiation Oncology patient group who received radiation or surgery treatments.
3. Plan and perform experiments in support of research projects in lab and/or field based on knowledge of research. Interpret and perform basic analyses of results.
4. Collect and analyze data as it pertains to current and ongoing research experiments
5. Compile detailed documentation of experimental work; maintain clear and accurate records of laboratory data, both written and electronic, accessible at all times by the Principal Investigator (PI)
6. Assist in the preparation and submission of manuscripts, protocols, and other documents.
7. Assist the PI in development of materials and tools necessary to appropriately train individuals involved in the conduct of the study around issues related to research experiments, protocol requirements, and execution.
8. Must possess strong work ethic and organizational skills
9. Other duties may also be assigned

Education
Required: Bachelor's degree, major course work in one of the basic sciences.

Experience
Required: No experience.

Preferred: Experience in scientific or experimental research work. Statistical skills with IPSS, SAS, Python or R are a plus.

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