Research Assistant II GU Medical Oncology

About the role

UT Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Research Assistant II role supports translational and clinical research efforts focused on advanced prostate cancer through the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of complex research data. The Research Assistant II works closely with research investigators to advance scientific discovery and improve outcomes for individuals affected by cancer. Within GU Medical Oncology, the Research Assistant II contributes to prospective clinical trials and retrospective studies, supports detailed clinical annotation activities, and maintains critical research datasets. The Research Assistant II is expected to work independently, apply advanced research techniques, and actively contribute to scientific projects that align with UT MD Anderson's mission.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform and assist in the assembly, organization, analysis and interpretation of translational and clinical data pertaining to advanced prostate cancer
• Interpret molecular biology techniques for tissue samples including immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence and next generation sequencing assays
• Conduct prospective and retrospective research projects
• Manage data collection and entry; perform statistical analysis and create publication-ready tables, figures, and graphs
• Comprehensive ability in EPIC, OnCore, and RedCap
• Proposal, manuscript, and abstract writing
• Scientific abstract and poster preparation
• Manuscript submission
• Communicate results to and understand instructions from project leader, supervisor and principal investigator
• Provide oral progress reports in an organized, consistent manner using scientific slides
• Cooperate with other staff, students, fellows and visitors
• Train and instruct staff, students, fellows and visitors
• Acquire and develop new techniques; learn and establish novel techniques and protocols for new research lines
• Independently read and understand scientific literature for application to ongoing research
• Manage, record, update inventories (digital and written databases)
• Request tissue samples as needed in a timely fashion
• Work with other program members to ensure the consistent flow of work
• Perform research tasks assigned by supervisor/lab manager
• Collaborate and conduct work on various program projects when necessary
• Learn and use software related to data acquisition, image analysis and presentation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a Basic Science discipline
• One year of scientific or experimental research work experience

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Basic Science or Medical Degree (preferred)
• With preferred degree, no experience required

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, GraphPad Prism, and other research-related software
• Demonstrated experience in research documentation, data management, and basic statistical analysis
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Capacity for innovative problem-solving
• Immunology and biology background
• Experience in the interpretation of molecular biology techniques for tissue samples
• Clear and accurate communication in English both face-to-face and over the telephone/Zoom
• Computer literacy sufficient to learn and use software related to data acquisition, image analysis and presentation

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans
• Tuition benefits and educational opportunities
• Individual and team recognition