Seasonal Hire - Research - Oncology (Finance)

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 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 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 awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary:

The Division of Oncology at UT Health is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Seasonal Research Student to assist with ongoing oncology research projects. This temporary position is ideal for undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a degree in biology, medicine, public health, or a related field who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in clinical and translational oncology research.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Assist in the collection, organization, and analysis of clinical and research data.
• Conduct literature reviews and summarize findings relevant to ongoing projects.
• Support the preparation of research materials, including IRB submissions, study protocols, and participant recruitment documents.
• Work closely with faculty, research coordinators, and fellows on assigned research tasks.
• Contribute to the drafting of abstracts, posters, and presentations for scientific conferences.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of research activities, ensuring compliance with institutional and federal regulations.
• Attend and participate in research meetings and training sessions as required.

Certification/Skills:

• Basic understanding of research methodology and medical or scientific terminology.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with data analysis tools such as SPSS, R, or Excel is preferred.
• Ability to effectively search, review, and summarize scientific literature.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaboration and documentation.
• Certification in Human Subjects Research (e.g., CITI training) or willingness to complete the training before starting.
• Basic knowledge of HIPAA and confidentiality requirements.

Minimum Education:

• None
• Individuals must be a minimum age of 16 years.
• High School diploma or equivalent, preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• None

Residency Requirement:

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