Sr Research Assistant​/Neuroradiology Department

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is dedicated to eliminating cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research, prevention, and education. The Senior Research Assistant role supports these efforts by contributing to innovative scientific research and advancing operational excellence within a neuroradiology laboratory environment.

Within the Neuroradiology department
, the Senior Research Assistant provides specialized research support, laboratory oversight, equipment coordination, and compliance management for research activities. The Senior Research Assistant collaborates with investigators, researchers, and laboratory staff to facilitate successful study execution, maintain laboratory operations, and ensure adherence to institutional standards.

The Senior Research Assistant plays a key role in supporting research initiatives that contribute to advancements in diagnostic imaging and cancer care across UT MD Anderson.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in the natural sciences or a related field, experience supporting scientific or experimental research activities, and the ability to manage laboratory operations in a research environment. Advanced education in a basic science discipline or a medical degree is preferred. Experience with research methodologies, laboratory equipment, statistical analysis, manuscript preparation, coding, and collaborative research support is beneficial.

At UT MD Anderson, this role offers an opportunity to contribute directly to cutting‑edge neuroradiology research that supports the institution's mission of advancing cancer care, research, prevention, and education. The position provides valuable experience in scientific discovery, laboratory operations, interdisciplinary collaboration, and research administration while supporting professional development and long‑term career growth in an academic medical environment.

• 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.

• Assist with diagnostic research experiments, including sample preparation, imaging studies, and data collection
• Maintain detailed laboratory records of protocols, methodologies, and research results
• Operate and maintain imaging and analytical equipment used in neuroradiology research
• Collaborate with researchers and investigators to troubleshoot experiments and optimize protocols
• Ensure compliance with institutional guidelines and safety requirements during research activities
• Utilize Python and basic coding skills to support research initiatives
• Support statistical analysis activities using SPSS or R
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and scientific publications
• Use EPIC to support research-related workflows
• Culture and maintain tissue culture cells in a biological safety hood and clean incubator

• Serve as property controller for all inventoried laboratory equipment
• Maintain organized inventories of laboratory supplies,…