Research Laboratory Coordinator - Translational Neuroscience

Research Laboratory Coordinator

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Translational Neuroscience Department advances research focused on understanding the biological mechanisms of neurological diseases and translating scientific discoveries into innovative therapeutic approaches.

The Research Laboratory Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting laboratory operations, research initiatives, regulatory compliance, and scientific collaboration within this dynamic research environment.

The Research Laboratory Coordinator serves as a key operational and scientific resource for laboratory teams, investigators, and collaborators. The Research Laboratory Coordinator coordinates research activities, manages laboratory resources, and supports regulatory readiness while fostering an efficient and productive research environment.

The Research Laboratory Coordinator contributes to the successful execution of research programs that align with UT MD Anderson's mission of advancing cancer research and improving patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's Degree in natural sciences or a related field and demonstrated experience leading scientific, research, or clinical laboratory operations. Candidates should have experience coordinating laboratory personnel, supporting regulatory compliance, implementing operational improvements, and managing research projects while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Salary Range (Hourly Equivalent): Minimum $32.93 - Midpoint $41.11 - Maximum $49.28

Why Us?

This role offers the opportunity to support innovative translational neuroscience research while developing leadership, operational, and scientific expertise in a collaborative academic environment. At UT MD Anderson, employees contribute directly to research discoveries that advance knowledge and improve lives while benefiting from professional development opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to 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.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory Operations, Compliance & Safety • Develop, implement, and maintain laboratory procedures, quality standards, and safety practices to support accreditation and regulatory requirements. • Ensure compliance with institutional, regulatory, and laboratory safety standards and maintain readiness for inspections and audits. • Identify operational risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of laboratory programs. • Utilize technical expertise to diagnose and resolve complex laboratory issues across scientific, operational, and administrative domains.
• Resource Management & Planning • Assist with onboarding laboratory personnel as needed. • Monitor laboratory equipment and supply needs and recommend purchasing, maintenance, replacement, and capital equipment acquisitions based on operational demands. • Assist with resource planning activities. • Support a productive laboratory environment through effective coordination of personnel, resources, and laboratory activities.
• Training, Development & Process Improvement • Coordinate laboratory educational programs, technical training, and in-service activities. • Develop and implement new laboratory techniques, methodologies, and process improvements.
• Research Project Coordination • Plan, coordinate, and conduct laboratory research projects. • Prepare reports and summaries of laboratory activities and research projects as needed.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement • Serve as a central liaison between investigators, administrative teams, vendors, and external collaborators to ensure alignment and issue resolution.
• EDUCATION
• Required: A Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred: A Master's Degree Natural sciences or related field
• WORK EXPERIENCE
• Required: 5 years Scientific, research or clinical laboratory experience to include three years in a lead/supervisory capacity or 3 years Required experience in a lead/supervisory capacity with preferred degree
• The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent