MD Anderson Cancer Center · 5 hours ago
Research Scientist - Pathology
United States, Texas, Houston, Houston (TX Med Ctr)
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$68K/yr - $102K/yr
2+ years expMD Anderson Cancer Center is at the forefront of precision oncology, integrating advanced molecular diagnostics and digital pathology to impact clinical research. As a Research Scientist, you will lead innovative research projects focused on cancer immunoprofiling and digital pathology, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and providing scientific leadership in the laboratory.
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Responsibilities
Develop and perform scientific research projects for all types of cancer, cancer immunoprofiling and digital pathology. Provide technical expertise in immunoprofiling studies and digital pathology image analysis
Helping with a scientific approach when bridging the gap from human to mouse models
Histopathologic review of fresh frozen and FFPE tumor and normal samples from different types of solid tumors, their quality assessment and participation as a research pathologist with our APOLLO Moon Shot platform for the optimal collection and processing of human biospecimens
Reviewing slides and images for novel and interesting comparisons and identifying potential areas for further development
Create scientific content for digital pathology for immunoprofiling analysis protocols involving human and mouse tissue specimens, and respond to contingencies, revisions, etc. as needed
Assist the PI in data analysis, preparation of manuscripts and grant applications
Data analysis and reports for APOLLO and TMP, creating a system to manage data and reporting
Plan and supervise the training of technicians and other laboratory personnel with respect to proper laboratory techniques, the use of laboratory equipment and safety procedures
Build a team of pathologists that will respond to emerging objectives of the TMP-IL in particular, and those of key collaborators
Participate in group meetings and coordinate pathology work with disease site committee pathologists
Compiles, writes and submits reports to PI to be submitted to various requestors
Participate in group meetings and coordinate pathology work with disease site committee pathologists
Serve as immunology liaison to key collaborators and other disease site committees
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in Natural sciences or related field
4 years of experimental or scientific work OR 2 years of experimental or scientific work with a medical degree OR No experience required with a PhD
Preferred
PhD in Natural sciences OR Medical Degree
Benefits
Paid medical benefits
Generous paid time off
Retirement programs
Robust professional development opportunities
Medical
Dental
Paid time off
Tuition benefits
Educational opportunities
Individual and team recognition
Company
MD Anderson Cancer Center
MD Anderson Cancer Center is a cancer treatment and research institution which gives treatment, and research of all types of cancer.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$16.2MKey Investors
Break Through CancerGastro-Intestinal Research Foundation
2023-05-16Grant· $2.7M
2023-01-24Grant· $3.5M
2022-04-19Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
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David Tweardy
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