Research Assistant - Neurosurgery; Neuro Oncology

This position is in the Department of Neurosurgery working with the Neuro-Oncology team in the Research Division.

• Improved outcome of glioblastoma patients by optimizing standard of care through multidisciplinary team work and by combination chemotherapy regimens at recurrence.
• Optimum numbers of treatment with high‑dose methotrexate for CNS lymphoma.
• Reduced frequency of post lumbar puncture (LP) headache by simple modification of traditional LP procedure.

• Review patients’ electronic records to identify and grade adverse events from chemotherapy drugs.
• Tabulate each patient’s survival duration of a given diagnosis in order to calculate median overall survival of a given group of patients.
• After reviewing the literature of a given topic/question, summarize the result and write up a manuscript to address a chosen question using data from patients/results of our hospital/institution.

• Have a basic understanding of primary and metastatic brain tumors.
• Able to learn extracting and summarizing data from electronic medical record (EPIC).
• Able to review literature and summarize the results.
• Able to write manuscripts based on retrospective and literature review of data and results from clinical trials. No wet lab or bench research experience needed.

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full‑time employees.
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation and sick time – approximately 37–38 days per year).
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue.
• Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service).
• Build your future with our retirement/pension plan.
• Free financial and legal counseling.
• Free mental health counseling services.
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
• Employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care.

Under general supervision, conducts basic/translational research which may include animal work and other activities according to research protocol. Research activities may include handling biological samples, laboratory experiments, and data collection.

• Under general supervision, performs laboratory experiments and activities to support research objectives.
• Collects, organizes, and prepares research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers. Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed.
• Maintains clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
• Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff.
• Stays abreast of new and updated procedures and protocols for the research laboratory. Must maintain compliance with required training. May participate in continuing education programs, seminars, and workshops.
• As needed, may coordinate the work of technicians to ensure efficient, timely and high-quality results.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Bachelor’s Degree required; may be substituted with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.

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Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

• Position is security‑sensitive pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094.
• Requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2) and Texas Government Code 791.4. Personnel in such positions are routinely reviewed for criminal history or continuous connections to foreign adversaries.

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.