Research Laboratory Coordinator - Translational Neuroscience

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

14h

About The Position

The Research Laboratory Coordinator supports laboratory operations, research initiatives, regulatory compliance, and scientific collaboration in the Translational Neuroscience Department at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The role serves as an operational and scientific resource for laboratory teams, investigators, and collaborators by coordinating research activities, managing laboratory resources, and supporting regulatory readiness. The coordinator helps maintain an efficient and productive research environment and contributes to research programs focused on understanding neurological disease mechanisms and translating scientific discoveries into therapeutic approaches. The position involves laboratory operations and safety, personnel and resource coordination, training and process improvement, research project coordination, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The position requires a bachelor's degree and qualifying laboratory experience; a master's degree in natural sciences or a related field is preferred. The posted hourly-equivalent salary range is $32.93–$49.28, with a midpoint of $41.11.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Five years of scientific, research, or clinical laboratory experience, including three years in a lead or supervisory capacity; alternatively, three years of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity with the preferred degree.
Demonstrated experience leading scientific, research, or clinical laboratory operations.
Experience coordinating laboratory personnel, supporting regulatory compliance, implementing operational improvements, managing research projects, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in natural sciences or a related field.

Responsibilities

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.
Diagnose and resolve complex laboratory issues across scientific, operational, and administrative domains.
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.
Coordinate personnel, resources, and laboratory activities to support a productive laboratory environment.
Coordinate laboratory educational programs, technical training, and in-service activities.
Develop and implement laboratory techniques, methodologies, and process improvements.
Plan, coordinate, and conduct laboratory research projects.
Prepare reports and summaries of laboratory activities and research projects as needed.
Serve as a central liaison between investigators, administrative teams, vendors, and external collaborators to support alignment and issue resolution.

Benefits

Employer-paid medical coverage starting on day one for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
PTO and Extended Illness Bank accruals, paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
Wellness and fitness resources and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System.
Voluntary retirement plans.
Employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Professional development and educational opportunities.
Individual and team recognition.