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 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

Working Conditions

This position requires:

Working in Office Environment

______ No

___X__ Yes

Working in Patient Care Unit (e.g. Nursing unit; outpatient clinic)

X No

______ Yes

Exposure to human/animal blood, body fluids, or tissues

______ No

X Yes

Exposure to harmful chemicals

______ No

X Yes

Exposure to radiation

______ No

X Yes

Exposure to animals

______ No

X Yes

Physical Demands

Indicate the time required to do each of the following physical demands:

Time Spent

Never

0%

Occasionally

1-33%

Frequently

34-66%

Continuously

67-100%

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Reaching

X

Lifting/Carrying

Up to 10 lbs

X

10lbs to 50 lbs

X

More than 50 lbs

X

Pushing/Pulling

Up to 10 lbs

X

10lbs to 50 lbs

X

More than 50 lbs

X

Use computer/keyboard

X

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