MD Anderson Cancer Center · 8 hours ago
Cancer Biology Omics Associate Data Scientist
United States, Texas, Houston, Houston (TX Med Ctr)
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$88K/yr - $132K/yr
2+ years expMD Anderson Cancer Center is dedicated to advancing cancer treatment through innovative research. The Associate Data Scientist will assist in the computational analysis of single-cell and spatial omics data to understand tumor biology and immune interactions.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedical
Responsibilities
Process and interpret single‑cell RNA‑seq, spatial transcriptomic, and spatial proteomic datasets
Apply clustering, differential expression, trajectory inference, and spatial proximity methods
Integrate multimodal datasets from CosMx, MIBI, STOmics, and GeoMx platforms
Identify spatially localized cellular niches and characterize immune and epithelial cell states
Model cell–cell interactions and evaluate host–microbe influences on tumor biology
Build and maintain reproducible Python and R analysis pipelines
Document workflows and ensure consistency across high‑dimensional omics analyses
Conduct pathway enrichment and network analyses to identify relevant biological trends
Generate publication‑quality figures for manuscripts, grants, and presentations
Partner with interdisciplinary team members to interpret data and support experimental planning
Present analytical results in lab meetings and project discussions
Maintain organized code, metadata, and supplementary materials to ensure reproducibility and data sharing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree Biomedical Engineering
Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering
Bachelor's Degree Computer Engineering
Bachelor's Degree Physics
Bachelor's Degree Applied Mathematics
Bachelor's Degree Statistics
Bachelor's Degree Computer Science
Bachelor's Degree Computational Biology
Two years Scientific software or industry development/analysis
Preferred
Must have prior experience in single-cell or spatial biology
Must have prior experience in cancer biology omics
Must have prior experience in cancer genomics
Demonstrate proficiency in Python
Benefits
Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
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
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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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