Research Assistant I - Neurosurgery
Research Assistant I - Neurosurgery
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- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38
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Key responsibilities include:
Review and sort out tumor patients based on reports and images from MRI and ABTI MRI, pathology reports and will work with Neuro-radiology fellows on the CPRIT grant project.
Write manuscript for publications, Draft clinical trial protocols, LOI, Draft grants applications, working with PI
Data entry for clinical trials
Collecting patient samples for cell cultures from OR and distribute to collaborators, process samples for storage.
Collection of autopsy specimens during post-mortem examination process
Tumor tissues retrieval from autopsy collections in -80C for tissue analysis by next generation sequencing.
Tissue retrieval from NRR by working with lab and staff, Also working with lab for samples processing
Raw Data collection from medical records (CARE4 and Athena) for chemotherapy received and side effects observed.
Recording lab results abnormalities and code adverse events based on CTCAE Version 5.0
Position Key Accountabilities
- Under close supervision, conducts research activities according to research protocol. Research activities may include
field interviewer recruiting, screening and training and/or animal laboratories.
- May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
- Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other
- Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department.
- Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff.
- As needed, may coordinate the work of laboratory technicians and assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality
- Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
General knowledge of research fields.
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in lieu of education.
Minimum Experience
No years of experience.
Physical Requirements
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds constantly and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.
Security Sensitive
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code
- 51.215
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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Seniority level
Entry level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology -
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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