Research Investigator – Experimental Therapeutics

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. Within the Experimental Therapeutics department, the Research Investigator supports laboratory-based research activities, laboratory operations, and scientific studies focused on advancing cancer research. The Research Investigator contributes to laboratory efficiency, research quality, and compliance with safety and procedural standards. As a member of UT MD Anderson, the Research Investigator works closely with laboratory personnel, trainees, and research teams to support experimental activities, data collection, laboratory management, and scientific collaboration.

The Research Investigator plays an essential role in maintaining research continuity and supporting the institution’s mission of improving outcomes through innovative cancer research.

The ideal candidate will possess the education, experience, and certifications required to support laboratory research operations, perform molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell biology procedures, manage research data, and maintain compliance with laboratory safety standards. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements and demonstrate strong laboratory research, data analysis, cell culture, and laboratory operations experience are encouraged to apply.

Minimum $28.37/hour – Midpoint $35.58/hour – Maximum $42.79/hour

The typical work schedule is days.

Work Location:

Onsite

At UT MD Anderson, this role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to groundbreaking cancer research in a collaborative laboratory environment. The position supports scientific discovery, participation in innovative research programs, professional development through hands‑on experimental work, and meaningful contributions to advancing cancer treatment and patient outcomes while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, learning, and work‑life balance.

• 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.

• Maintain daily laboratory operations in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Support order placement and inventory-related activities.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance activities.
• Promote laboratory safety practices and compliance requirements.
• Train and support research personnel on laboratory procedures and operations.
• Assist the laboratory manager in teaching techniques to graduate students, surgical fellows, and other research personnel.

• Plan, organize, and participate in research experiments.
• Record research data manually and promptly.
• Analyze research data and prepare graphs, charts, and tables for publications.
• Utilize word processing programs and spreadsheets to support research activities.
• Discuss assay results to ensure accuracy and comparability with previous results.
• Reconcile discrepancies in research findings as soon as possible.
• Review and discuss selected scientific literature with supervisors and laboratory personnel.
• Participate in laboratory presentations.

• Maintain laboratory stock cancer cell lines for cell culture and mouse xenograft studies.
• Grow, expand, and freeze cell lines using sterile techniques.
• Perform…