Imaging Research Assistant I — Hybrid (Cancer)

UT MD Anderson; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Referral bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a Research Assistant I to advance imaging correlates of tumor response and treatment‑related toxicity in patients receiving radiotherapy or systemic therapies. You will work with principal investigators and research staff on multi‑parametric MRI and ADC biomarker development.

Successful candidates will hold a Bachelor's in a basic/science discipline and show strong collaboration, communication, and scientific curiosity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a basic science, natural science, applied science, or related discipline.
• Experience in scientific or experimental research is preferred.
• Familiarity with diagnostic imaging, oncology research, or related clinical research environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve planning CT scans, diagnostic MRI studies, and radiation therapy dose data for patient treatment planning and research activities.
• Support research projects examining imaging correlates of tumor response and treatment-related toxicity in cancer patients.
• Collaborate with principal investigators, postdoctoral researchers, students, and research assistants on scientific studies.
• Participate in research focused on multi-parametric MRI and ADC biomarker development and validation.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive databases containing clinical and imaging data for enrolled patients.
• Ensure data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance through quality assurance practices.
• Manage research data acquisition and organization in accordance with established protocols and procedures.
• Support image registration workflows and segmentation of organs at risk.
• Assist with data analysis, interpretation of findings, and research study reporting.
• Present research findings to professional audiences.
• Contribute to the preparation and development of scientific manuscripts and publications.
• Collaborate with principal investigators, co-investigators, and partner departments to ensure research activities align with institutional policies and procedures.
• Assist with management of research studies and fulfillment of protocol requirements.
• Facilitate execution of approved research plans and study objectives.
• Organize, coordinate, and actively participate in scientific research activities.
• Organize and support study monitoring and auditing visits.
• Serve as a liaison for monitoring and audit activities.
• Collaborate with the research team to address audit findings and implement corrective actions.
• Manage laboratory equipment and help maintain efficient research operations.
• Enforce laboratory safety protocols and model safe work practices.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Collaboration

Communication skills

Scientific curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Natural/Applied Science

Tools

MRI analysis

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a Research Assistant I to advance imaging correlates of tumor response and treatment‑related toxicity in patients receiving radiotherapy or systemic therapies. You will work with principal investigators and research staff on multi‑parametric MRI and ADC biomarker development.

Successful candidates will hold a Bachelor's in a basic/science discipline and show strong collaboration, communication, and scientific curiosity.