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.

In addition, this position provides 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. Your contributions will directly support high-impact research programs and help shape the future direction of translational pathology initiatives.

MD Anderson offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including paid medical benefits, generous paid time off, retirement programs, and robust professional development opportunities, supporting both career advancement and long-term work-life balance.

Job specifics: The ideal candidate will have a Medical Degree with pathology experience.

Lab-Specific Technicality

• 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.
• Help 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.

Data Analysis and Management

• 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.

Laboratory Supervision

• 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.

Research Administration

• 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.

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 of experimental or scientific work with a medical degree OR No experience required with a PhD

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off,…