Lead Translational Cancer Research Scientist (In Vivo)

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage starting day one

PTO accrual and holidays

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Research Scientist to advance translational cancer research in a hybrid, on-site/remote environment at the Texas Medical Center. The role focuses on planning, coordinating, and leading studies that support personalized therapies for patients with advanced cancer.

Ideal candidates will have five+ years of leadership in in vivo research, experience with mouse models, and the ability to communicate findings to industry partners through

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in natural sciences or related field required.
• PhD in natural sciences or MD preferred.
• Five+ years leading research projects in in vivo settings strongly desired.
• Experience developing IACUC protocols and coordinating lab animal orders is a plus.
• Ability to communicate findings to industry partners through meetings and reports.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and participate in experiments and assays related to patient samples.
• Conduct in vivo studies from planning to reporting and supervise PDX work.
• Lead laboratory staff and coordinate hiring/training of technicians.
• Maintain data quality, journals, and prepare publications and grant submissions.
• Develop and maintain IACUC protocols and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and manage lab supply ordering.

Skills

In vivo animal studies

Project leadership

Team supervision

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Education

Master’s degree in natural sciences or related field

PhD in natural sciences or MD

Tools

PCR

Western blot

Flow cytometry

Mouse handling

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Research Scientist to advance translational cancer research in a hybrid, on-site/remote environment at the Texas Medical Center. The role focuses on planning, coordinating, and leading studies that support personalized therapies for patients with advanced cancer.

Ideal candidates will have five+ years of leadership in in vivo research, experience with mouse models, and the ability to communicate findings to industry partners through