MD Anderson Cancer Center is hiring a Research Investigator to contribute to a cancer immunology research program. In this role, you will design and conduct experiments using molecular biology, cell culture, CRISPR editing, flow cytometry, and mouse tumor models, collaborating with the Principal Investigator and team to achieve research goals.
What You'll Do
- Design, conduct, analyze, and troubleshoot experiments using molecular biology, cell culture, CRISPR screening, and mouse tumor models
- Prepare libraries for Illumina sequencing and perform single-cell RNA-seq
- Supervise and train technicians and students in laboratory protocols
- Present research findings at lab meetings, seminars, and conferences
- Review and summarize scientific literature and attend relevant meetings
- Assist in writing abstracts, manuscripts, and grant proposals
- Maintain laboratory equipment and manage reagent inventory
- Document experimental work and maintain accurate electronic and written records
- Incorporate new protocols from literature and optimize workflows
- Collaborate with team members to achieve research objectives
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's Degree in Natural sciences or a related field
- 5 years of scientific or experimental research work
- 3 years of required experience with a preferred degree
Nice to Have
- Master's Degree in natural sciences or a related field
- Master’s degree in cancer biology or immunology
- Hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture, mouse tumor models, and molecular biology techniques such as PCR and cloning
- Experience in lentiviral production, flow cytometry, and computational analysis using Python or R
Technical Stack
- Molecular biology
- Cell culture
- CRISPR editing
- Flow cytometry
- PCR
- Cloning
- Lentiviral production
- Python
- R
- Illumina sequencing
- Single-cell RNA-seq
Team & Environment
You will report directly to the Principal Investigator as part of the research program.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: Minimum $59,000 - Midpoint $74,000 - Maximum $89,000
- Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week
- Optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank
- Paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
- Access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups
- Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System
- Voluntary retirement plans
- Employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in Houston, Texas, United States.
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.
