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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2022-2023 rankings.It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute. Since 1944, more than 1.9 million people have turned to MD Anderson for cancer care.The institution pioneered a multidisciplinary approach to research-driven care. In Fiscal Year 2022, MD Anderson invested more than $1.1 billion in researchThe primary purpose of the Clinical Research Assistant I position in the Department of Infectious Diseases, Infection Control and Employee Health is to conduct patient-oriented research, writing manuscripts or grants and conducting clinical trials assisting the faculty investigator. Coordinates all aspects of protocol conduction as well as the administrative duties involved in clinical trials. Provides functions in the area of Infectious Diseases of cancer patients.Key Functions
Ensures that the conduction of assigned studies is in accordance with Good Clinical Practice, Federal regulations and institutional policies.
Conducts research experiments and laboratory tests associated with specific protocols. To include tasks such as:
· cell culture· western blot· Protein expression and purification· Protein drug binding studies· PCR applications,· immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry· microbiology and bacterial cultures· maintain research equipment.· Evaluate and analyze data. These will include compiling data and analyzing results· Responsible for recording data in the methods requested.
Assists the faculty investigator in data file preparation and attends data review meetings as required by the department. Prepares specific protocol reports and analysis to aid decisions regarding therapeutic efficacy and to assist in manuscript preparation and grant submissions.
Assists in sponsor trials with processing, shipping and handling specimens per the sponsor lab manual
Assist all faculty and all studies in answering lab queries
Assist all faculty with data entry for all assigned trials
Attends departmental monthly meetings as required. Attends research team meetings.
Other duties as assigned .EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree, major course work in one of the basic sciences.EXPERIENCE: No 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.htmlAdditional Information
Requisition ID: 163063
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Days
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 36,500
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 45,500
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 54,750
FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
Fund Type: Hard
Work Location: Onsite
Pivotal Position: No
Referral Bonus Available?: No
Relocation Assistance Available?: No
Science Jobs: No
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