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Key FunctionsFunctions as the lead in the development and maintenance of systems for controlling paper flow for research protocols. Performs protocol duties according to institutional policies and procedures. Screens patients prior to endoscopic procedures for possible participation in blood and tissue banking protocol. Coordinates blood sampling and tissue collection by interacting with the multi-disciplinary team, including the gastroenterologist, the endoscopic nursing staff and the Tissue Banking and Procurement Facility. Responsible for communicating and posting all cases for the gastroenterologist, endoscopy nursing staff and pathology staff. Take charge and process patients' bloods received from clinics including isolating plasma; serum; lymphocytes and store them properly.
Responsible for the completion of data forms, surgery and pathology information. Responsible for maintaining an accurate database for protocol(s) to include patient demographics, disease site, tissue histology, treatments and outcomes.
Maintain a log of the collection of blood and tissue samples, and a log of where blood and tissue samples are stored.
Develops and maintains a processing and tracking systems for all protocol related paperwork. A basic knowledge of medical terminology is required. Develops patient care methodology for protocols, including criteria for protocol submission.
Assist PIs in writing abstracts, manuscripts, grants, and correspondence. Assists in the preparation of information and reports for grant and journal article submission. Orients faculty/ support personnel from face to face meetings, verbal discussions over the telephone and / or by retrieval and visual reading of published materials, manuals, manuscripts, medical charts and other reports.
Orders and Collects charts and appropriately reviews them. Collects all relevant patient data and enters the data into electronic forms. Responsible for the entering and reviewing all data in the database.
May assist with establishing a system for coordination of protocol administration, which includes writing, processing, submission and maintenance of protocols. Gathers pertinent information by visually reviewing various files and paperwork on assigned subjects for use in the preparation of scientific / clinical / research reports, grants, protocol, speeches, abstracts, and manuscripts.
Assist in research activities in the laboratory. May assist translational laboratory research by maintaining and organizing the cell stock, antibody stock and provide cell lines to lab staff. Assist with lab orders including antibodies, supplies, animal and all materials that are necessary for the routine lab operation;
May perform or assist others to perform key experiments in the lab-Cell culture, cell survival and proliferation assay; Western blotting for protein detection; tumor-sphere assay, Immunoprecipitation (IP) and Co-IP etc in vitro and in vivo animal experiments as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree Four years of related experience. With preferred degree, no experience required. 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 InformationRequisition ID: 145022
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
FLSA: non-exempt, eligible for overtime, and is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Work Week: Days
Fund Type: Soft
Remote Work: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
Pivotal Position: No
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 38,000
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 47,500
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 57,000
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