Research Assistant I - Neuro Oncology (Clinical Research)

SUMMARY
The Research Assistant I provides data assistance in carrying out various research projects.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Research experiments and projects

• Acts as courier for samples collected in the clinic on NeuroOncology studies and gets them to the lab.
• Follows the proper guidelines for sample transfer that the team follows.

Data gathering and analysis

• Maintains accurate, detailed records on patient and biospecimens being collected and transferred on the protocols.
• Utilizes institutional databases to record and evaluate data in accordance with methods requested.

Data analysis

• Communicate results to and understand instructions from principal investigator and colleagues.
• Helps in pulling reports and working on basic data analysis.

Other Duties as assigned TBD
EDUCATION
Required: Bachelor's degree, major course work in one of the basic sciences.
EXPERIENCE
No required 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
Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 165434
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 38,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 48,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 57,500
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Soft
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
• Science Jobs: Yes

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