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Data Analyst - GI Medical Oncology
Data Analyst
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Data Analyst role supports a mission-driven environment dedicated to eliminating cancer through integrated clinical care, groundbreaking research, and comprehensive education programs. Within the GI Medical Oncology department, the Data Analyst contributes to translational research focused on gastro-esophageal cancers. The Data Analyst plays a critical role in coordinating research activities, analyzing clinical data, and supporting complex projects alongside faculty and investigators. The Data Analyst ensures accurate data management and helps translate findings into meaningful scientific contributions.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in data analysis, clinical research processes, and database management, along with experience supporting medical or translational research projects. A background in biological sciences, bioinformatics, or a related discipline is preferred, along with demonstrated ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and contribute to manuscripts and research reporting.
Minimum $27.64 – Midpoint $34.62 – Maximum $41.59
Work Location: Houston, TX
Work Schedule - Hybrid - Days
Why Us?
At UT MD Anderson, the Data Analyst directly supports innovative research aimed at improving outcomes for patients with gastro-esophageal cancers. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with leading clinicians and researchers while building expertise in clinical data analysis, translational research, and scientific publication. The hybrid work environment supports flexibility while maintaining strong engagement with mission-critical work.
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
Research Project Coordination
• Plan, organize, and assist the Principal Investigator in directing complex translational research projects
• Support initiatives focused on detection and elimination of gastro-esophageal cancers
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across research and clinical functions
Data Management & Analysis
• Maintain accurate project databases using RedCap
• Monitor and transfer patient data from medical records into electronic systems
• Perform clinical data analysis for translational research projects
• Report analytical results including original data and conclusions
Scientific & Technical Support
• Assist in developing knowledge of GI cancer biology, immunology, molecular biology, and bioinformatics
• Support preparation of research manuscripts, protocols, SOPs, and grant reports
• Contribute to data interpretation and research documentation
Clinical Research Operations
• Assist in screening and enrolling patients into translational research protocols
• Obtain informed consent in accordance with federal regulations
• Review and interpret clinical data from electronic medical records
Laboratory & Collaboration Activities
• Catalog slides and specimen blocks and update availability in the database
• Coordinate lab requests such as re-cuts, frozen sections, and sequencing tasks
• Communicate with researchers, faculty, and staff across internal and external collaborators
• Participate in presentations of research findings through abstracts, publications, and posters
EDUCATION
- Required: Bachelor's Degree Biology, Nursing or related field.
- Preferred: Master's Degree Biology, Nursing or related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: Three years related experience
- Additional years of education may be substituted for experience on a one to one basis.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
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
