Research Scientist - Pathology

Overview

The Department of Translational Molecular Pathology (TMP) is at the forefront of precision oncology, integrating advanced molecular diagnostics, immunoprofiling, and digital pathology to accelerate the translation of discovery science into meaningful clinical impact. TMP supports large-scale institutional initiatives, including the APOLLO Moon Shot platform, by generating high-quality pathology-driven insights that advance cancer research across disease sites.

• As a Research Scientist, you will lead and contribute to innovative translational research projects spanning multiple cancer types, with a strong emphasis on cancer immunoprofiling and digital pathology image analysis. This role partners closely with principal investigators, pathologists, and multidisciplinary collaborators to bridge human and mouse model research, perform histopathologic review of fresh frozen and FFPE specimens, and optimize biospecimen collection and processing.
• You will play a key role in data analysis, manuscript and grant preparation, and the development of scalable systems for managing and reporting complex research data.
• Provide scientific and operational leadership within the laboratory, including training and supervising technical staff, coordinating pathology efforts across disease site committees, and serving as an immunology liaison to institutional collaborators.
• Contribute to high-impact research programs and help shape the future direction of translational pathology initiatives.
• Lab-specific competencies and data analysis and management, including development of immunoprofiling analysis protocols and data reporting systems for APOLLO and TMP.

• Required:
  
  Master s Degree in Natural sciences or related field
• Preferred:
  PhD in Natural sciences OR Medical Degree
• Work Experience:
  
  Required:
  
  4 years of experimental or scientific work OR 2 years with a medical degree OR no experience required with a PhD

• Laboratory supervision responsibilities include planning and supervising the training of technicians and other personnel, ensuring proper techniques, equipment use, and safety procedures.
• Build a team of pathologists to address TMP-IL objectives and collaborate with key stakeholders.
• Participate in group meetings and coordinate pathology work with disease site committee pathologists.
• Research administration duties include compiling, writing and submitting reports to the PI and coordinating with various committees; serve as immunology liaison to key collaborators and other disease site committees.

• MD Anderson offers a comprehensive total rewards package including paid medical benefits, generous paid time off, retirement programs, and robust professional development opportunities.
• Salary range: minimum 68,500; midpoint 85,500; maximum 102,500 (USD).

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure and may require routine reviews and screening as defined by applicable law; compliance 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.

Additional Information

• Requisition
• Employment Status:
  Full-Time
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Work Week:
  Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 68,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 85,500
• Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 102,500
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type:
  Soft
• Work Location:
  
  Onsite
• Pivotal Position:
  Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?:
  Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?:
  Yes