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Research Assistant II, Genitourinary Medical Oncology-Research
Why Us?
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
- Analyze existing and experimentally generated imaging and omics datasets
- Plan and execute data analysis in alignment with project goals discussed with supervisors
- Develop step-by-step written procedures for analyses prior to execution
- Interpret experimental data and communicate results to principal investigators and collaborators
- Generate figures and datasets for presentations and publications
- Coordinate research procedures with laboratory members and external collaborators
- Perform technical laboratory duties according to general or specific research plans
- Communicate with vendors and core personnel to obtain technical information
- Assist with the assembly, operation, and maintenance of laboratory technologies, databases, and information storage
- Maintain detailed, legible handwritten records of all experiments performed
- Enter experimental data into graphical and statistical software programs
- Read, edit, and contribute to scientific manuscripts and reports
- Demonstrate clear and concise verbal and written communication in English
- Participate in institutional training to obtain required certifications
- Conduct ongoing literature review to remain current with relevant research areas
- Exercise initiative and inventiveness in resolving technical problems in consultation with principal investigators
- Guide, teach, supervise, and assist students and laboratory members
- Assist with or perform animal studies, histology, immunohistochemistry, and molecular techniques as required
- Perform related duties as assigned
EDUCATION:
Required: Bachelor's Degree Basic Science.
Preferred: Master's Degree Basic Science.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: One year scientific or experimental research work experience. With preferred degree, no experience.
Preferred: Experience in data analysis and machine learning.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
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
