Research Assistant I - Part-time (20 hours)
- Employer
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Oct 28, 2020
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- Discipline
- Life Sciences, Cancer Research
- Organization Type
- Healthcare/Hospital
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Job Details
Research Assistant I - Part-time 20 hours
The Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology is a team of highly specialized medical oncologists, scientists, physician assistants, and research nurses who treat gastrointestinal malignancies, including cancers of the liver, bile duct, gallbladder, pancreas, large and small bowel, stomach, esophagus, and rare tumors.
In addition to providing outstanding patient care, GI Medical Oncology supports MD Anderson's goal of research-driven cancer treatment. Department faculty members are focusing on the investigation of new molecular therapies, and other novel agents, that may provide better ways to treat cancers and related diseases of the digestive system.
SUMMARY
Provides technical assistance in carrying out various research projects.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES / Key Functions
Conducts experiments and carries out research projects in varied areas of chemistry, biology, physics and other biomedical, dental or related scientific fields.
Constructs, assembles and operates laboratory apparatus and equipment.
Records and evaluates data in accordance with methods requested.
Other duties as assigned
Education Required: Bachelor's degree, major course work in one of the basic sciences.
Experience Required: No experience.
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
The Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology is a team of highly specialized medical oncologists, scientists, physician assistants, and research nurses who treat gastrointestinal malignancies, including cancers of the liver, bile duct, gallbladder, pancreas, large and small bowel, stomach, esophagus, and rare tumors.
In addition to providing outstanding patient care, GI Medical Oncology supports MD Anderson's goal of research-driven cancer treatment. Department faculty members are focusing on the investigation of new molecular therapies, and other novel agents, that may provide better ways to treat cancers and related diseases of the digestive system.
SUMMARY
Provides technical assistance in carrying out various research projects.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES / Key Functions
Conducts experiments and carries out research projects in varied areas of chemistry, biology, physics and other biomedical, dental or related scientific fields.
Constructs, assembles and operates laboratory apparatus and equipment.
Records and evaluates data in accordance with methods requested.
Other duties as assigned
Education Required: Bachelor's degree, major course work in one of the basic sciences.
Experience Required: No experience.
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
Company
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2023 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.
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