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Research Assistant I Melanoma Medical Oncology
The Research Assistant I position provides technical assistance in carrying out various research projects.
**This is a temporary position that will not exceed 4 1/2 months of employment**
JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential Functions
- Conducts experiments and carries out research projects in varied areas of chemistry, biology 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.
- Coordinates meetings to review project status and generates reports to support investigator research oversight.
- Develops protocol-specific tools and communicates recommendations regarding protocol inconsistencies and requirements.
- Participates in the development of procedures and workflow processes.
EDUCATION:
Required: Bachelor's degree, major course work in one of the basic sciences.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: No experience.
Preferred: Experience working with melanoma research at MDA; laboratory 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
