Tempus AI · 2 weeks ago
Molecular Technologist I/II (High Complexity)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$23.25/hr - $25.50/hr
1+ years expTempus AI is focused on advancing healthcare through precision medicine. The Molecular Technologist I/II role involves working with genomics workflows to generate high-quality next-generation sequencing data and performing routine laboratory procedures in a clinical setting.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareMachine LearningMedicalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Work with a cutting-edge genomics workflow to provide high-quality next-generation sequencing data with rapid turnaround times in a clinical laboratory
Perform routine quality control and laboratory maintenance procedures and proficiency testing in accordance with current laboratory SOPs:
Aid the Quality Control Team in routine phase-in and performance qualification of reagents and instrumentation, respectively
Decontamination of laboratory equipment and work surfaces in accordance with current laboratory SOPs and routine cleaning to maintain clean, decluttered laboratory work areas
Perform routine, daily laboratory maintenance of NGS instrumentation
Participate in routine proficiency testing as required to ensure accuracy and reliability of laboratory testing results
Read and understand NGS SOPs required to perform routine clinical workflow procedures. Participate in the review, editing, and/or creation of NGS procedures and documentation
Demonstrate mastery of NGS workflows, which are performed under direction of more senior and/or lead technologists and NGS supervisors, monitor and coordinate the training of other technologists, along with assisting in optimization of training documents
Perform routine diagnostic oncology testing using complex molecular-based procedures with a high degree of quality and in accordance with established SOPs
Perform next-generation sequencing, including DNA/RNA quantification and qualification; NGS library preparation and library clean-up; hybridization and capture cleanup and quantification; and sequencing on the Illumina Novaseq6000 and NovaX platforms
Enter clinical patient data obtained from routine testing into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
Maintain competency to perform all assigned molecular biology protocols and satisfy continuing education requirements of 12 CEUs in the field of oncology or molecular biology on a yearly basis in accordance with CAP, CLIA, NYSDOH regulations
Qualification
Required
BS in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science
MS in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science OR Curriculum: At least 60 semester hours, or equivalent, from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either: 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or 24 semester hours of science courses that include: 6 semester hours of chemistry; 6 semester hours of biology; and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination
1 to 2+ years of post-baccalaureate (post-BS degree) clinical experience in a CAP/CLIA high-complexity laboratory (such as CORE, molecular pathology, molecular diagnostics, microbiology, or forensics/drug testing labs, etc), with at least 6 months to 1 year experience in NGS workflows and molecular biology testing techniques, such as nucleic acid extraction, library preparation, hybridization/capture and sequencing
Human sample testing experience in a CAP/CLIA high complexity clinical laboratory setting is required
Excellent communication skills
Thrives in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work with others to plan and carry out scientific programs
Self-driven and works well in an interdisciplinary team with minimal direction
Strong desire to build products that will save lives and change the course of cancer
Impeccable attention to detail
Maintain competency to perform all assigned molecular biology protocols and satisfy continuing education requirements of 12 CEUs in the field of oncology or molecular biology on a yearly basis in accordance with CAP, CLIA, NYSDOH regulations
Preferred
Experience with robotics and automated liquid handling systems
Knowledge of LIMS platforms and various computer systems
Experience with Illumina (NovaSeq 6000) and next-generation sequencing
Work in an oncology or comprehensive genomics testing lab
Work in a CLIA/CAP high-complexity laboratory
Benefits
Incentive compensation
Restricted stock units
Medical and other benefits depending on the position
Company
Tempus AI
Tempus is making precision medicine a reality by applying AI in healthcare, deriving insights from our expansive library of clinical data and molecular data.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.29BKey Investors
Ares ManagementGoogleBaillie Gifford
2025-06-30Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2025-02-19Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2024-06-14IPO
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Eric Lefkofsky
Founder and CEO
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CTO
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