Cancer Research Investigator - Lab Ops & Data

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX seeks a Research Investigator in Experimental Therapeutics to support laboratory-based research, data collection, and project coordination. The role advances cancer research by maintaining lab operations, assisting in experiments, and ensuring safety and compliance in a collaborative scientific environment.

Responsibilities include planning experiments, data analysis, and supporting graduate trainees; the position requires strong

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Natural sciences or related field.
• Master's degree preferred in natural sciences or related field.
• Five years of scientific or experimental research experience, or three years with a preferred degree.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily laboratory operations according to policies and procedures.
• Plan, organize, and participate in research experiments; record data; analyze results.
• Train personnel on procedures and assist in teaching techniques to students and fellows.
• Handle cell culture, in vitro/in vivo assays, and hazardous materials safely.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and support inventory-related activities.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Data analysis

Scientific terminology

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Natural sciences or related field

Master's Degree in natural sciences or related field

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX seeks a Research Investigator in Experimental Therapeutics to support laboratory-based research, data collection, and project coordination. The role advances cancer research by maintaining lab operations, assisting in experiments, and ensuring safety and compliance in a collaborative scientific environment.

Responsibilities include planning experiments, data analysis, and supporting graduate trainees; the position requires strong