MD Anderson Cancer Center · 3 hours ago
Cancer Biology Omics Associate Data Scientist
Houston, TX
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 spatial single-cell transcriptomic and proteomic data, focusing on identifying cellular niches and modeling interactions that influence tumor biology.
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Responsibilities
Analyze & Integrate Single-Cell and Spatial Omics Data
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
Develop Computational Pipelines
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
Collaborate & Communicate Research Findings
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, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Computational Biology, or related field
Two years Scientific software or industry development/analysis
Preferred
Must have prior experience in single-cell or spatial biology, cancer biology omics, or 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.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and 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
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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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