Research Assistant II

The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas , the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

The primary purpose of the Research Assistant II position is to provide responsible technical assistance in carrying out various research projects and assistance in maintaining efficient functioning of the laboratory. Requires scientific and technical background, independent decision making, judgment and organizational skills.

Key Functions

1. Assists with research projects Radiation Oncology

2. Prepares and conducts tissue collection in accordance with established protocols

3. Operates Radiation Oncology laboratory apparatus and equipment

4. Documents and maintains record of data and findings in accordance with the methods requested

5. Image analysis and deformable image-registration

6.Clinical data tabulation and analysis

7. Supervision of research trainees

8. Report generation of collected datasets

9. Patient immobilization for research imaging

10. Research image acquisition in accordance with established protocols

11. Patient reported outcome collection in accordance with established protocols

12. Dose-toxicity report generation

13. Scheduling and coordination of patient research imaging scans and procedures in accordance with established protocol

Working Conditions

This position requires:
	Working in Office Environment	______ No	______ Yes
	Working in Patient Care Unit (e.g. Nursing unit; outpatient clinic)	X No	______ Yes
	Exposure to human/animal blood, body fluids, or tissues	______ No	X Yes
	Exposure to harmful chemicals	______ No	X Yes
	Exposure to radiation	______ No	X Yes
	Exposure to animals	______ No	X Yes

Physical Demands

Indicate the time required to do each of the following physical demands:

		Time Spent
		Never 0%	Occasionally 1-33%	Frequently 34-66%	Continuously 67-100%
Standing					X
Walking					X
Sitting			X
Reaching				X
Lifting/Carrying
	Up to 10 lbs				X
	10lbs to 50 lbs			X
	More than 50 lbs		X
Pushing/Pulling
	Up to 10 lbs				X
	10lbs to 50 lbs			X
	More than 50 lbs		X
Use computer/keyboard			X