Research Assistant I Genitourinary Med Oncology - Research

Responsibilities

• Extract clinical data from the Electronic Medical Record for patients with prostate cancer and renal cell carcinoma
• Manage and organize research data within Excel to ensure accuracy and accessibility
• Generate electronic datasets for analysis and reporting
• Perform body composition analyses using automated segmentation tools as instructed by supervising faculty
• Prepare and manage image files for analysis and presentation
• Utilize cloud-based systems for storing and sharing image and data files where applicable
• Generate figures using tools such as BioRender for presentations and publications
• Prepare draft manuscripts, abstracts, and scientific communications based on analyzed data
• Present findings clearly in written and visual formats
• Assist with data generation and processing related to biospecimen analyses
• Support laboratory-related research activities in alignment with study protocols
• Communicate results effectively with supervisors and team members
• Follow instructions and provide updates on assigned tasks
• Collaborate with staff, students, fellows, and visitors in a professional manner
• Demonstrate clear and accurate communication in English in both verbal and written formats

Requirements

• Foundational training in a scientific discipline
• Experience handling and organizing research data
• Familiarity with tools for data analysis and scientific communication
• Experience with clinical data extraction
• Experience with Excel-based data management
• Exposure to image analysis or segmentation tools

Qualifications

• Preferred: Experience doing retrospective medical research +/- translational work