Assistant Research Coordinator / Cancer Systems Imaging
- Requisition #: 172318
- Department: Cancer Systems Imaging
- Location: Houston, TX
- Posted Date: 1/2/2025
MISSION STATEMENT
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.
SUMMARY
Performs administrative support duties related to the collection of clinical and/or non-clinical research projects.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Education
• Serves as the Manning Lab communication liaison between the Manning Lab and the Department for external students/postdocs.
• Works with laboratory leadership to develop training materials for educational objectives
• Maintains metrics data for decisions concerning student/trainee learning outcomes.
• Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), updates evaluation tools to assess the quality of the educational experience and regularly gathers participant feedback.
• Compiles and evaluates educational program statistics and summaries as needed.
• Develops student/trainee recruitment and orientation materials. Seeks PI or Administrative Director, Research Program approval prior to utilization.
• Coordinates all Manning lab summer student experiences and chaperones through various systems.
• As requested, coordinates with the Department to assist non-U.S. citizen students/postdocs in the Manning lab with visa clearances or other pre-employment requirements.
Research
• Participates in inter- and intra-departmental research meetings and serves as a representative on select committees as requested.
• Provides operational support for clinical and/or non-clinical research activities.
• Assists researchers in the compilation of collected data and preparation of various research reports and manuscripts.
• Collaborates on research projects with members of the DI-TCR group and other clinical staff.
• Assists with data transfer, including preclinical and clinical imaging workflows, auto routing, and archiving.
Special Projects/Events
• Under the guidance of the PI, produces and oversees websites, social media content, and develops communication strategies to increase the visibility and awareness of Lab-based programs and initiatives.
• Creates and coordinates laboratory publicity and marketing materials
• Assists the Administrative Director, Research Program with the implementation of various Laboratory initiatives such as semi-annual and annual Retreat, research symposia, conferences, site visits, etc.
REQUIREMENTS
Education Required: Bachelor's degree.
Preferred Education: Bachelor's Level Degree
Certification: None
Preferred Certification: Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) from the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA
Experience Required: None.
Preferred Experience: None
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.html
Additional Information
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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.
SUMMARY
Performs administrative support duties related to the collection of clinical and/or non-clinical research projects.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Education
• Serves as the Manning Lab communication liaison between the Manning Lab and the Department for external students/postdocs.
• Works with laboratory leadership to develop training materials for educational objectives
• Maintains metrics data for decisions concerning student/trainee learning outcomes.
• Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), updates evaluation tools to assess the quality of the educational experience and regularly gathers participant feedback.
• Compiles and evaluates educational program statistics and summaries as needed.
• Develops student/trainee recruitment and orientation materials. Seeks PI or Administrative Director, Research Program approval prior to utilization.
• Coordinates all Manning lab summer student experiences and chaperones through various systems.
• As requested, coordinates with the Department to assist non-U.S. citizen students/postdocs in the Manning lab with visa clearances or other pre-employment requirements.
Research
• Participates in inter- and intra-departmental research meetings and serves as a representative on select committees as requested.
• Provides operational support for clinical and/or non-clinical research activities.
• Assists researchers in the compilation of collected data and preparation of various research reports and manuscripts.
• Collaborates on research projects with members of the DI-TCR group and other clinical staff.
• Assists with data transfer, including preclinical and clinical imaging workflows, auto routing, and archiving.
Special Projects/Events
• Under the guidance of the PI, produces and oversees websites, social media content, and develops communication strategies to increase the visibility and awareness of Lab-based programs and initiatives.
• Creates and coordinates laboratory publicity and marketing materials
• Assists the Administrative Director, Research Program with the implementation of various Laboratory initiatives such as semi-annual and annual Retreat, research symposia, conferences, site visits, etc.
REQUIREMENTS
Education Required: Bachelor's degree.
Preferred Education: Bachelor's Level Degree
Certification: None
Preferred Certification: Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) from the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA
Experience Required: None.
Preferred Experience: None
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.html
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 172318
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 36,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 45,000
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 54,000
- FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Soft
- Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
- Pivotal Position: No
- Referral Bonus Available?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: No
- Science Jobs: No
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