Tempus AI · 11 hours ago
Variant Scientist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $100K/yrTempus AI is focused on precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry through AI technology. They are seeking a Variant Scientist to classify genetic variants and analyze clinical molecular data, contributing to the generation of high-quality clinical reports.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareMachine LearningMedicalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Accurately classify somatic and germline variants for liquid biopsy, panel tests, and whole exome NGS sequencing
Utilize a variety of in-house software tools to analyze clinical molecular data
Read and interpret scientific literature and curate relevant findings in a clear, concise, and precise manner
Summarize somatic and inherited genetic test results to generate high quality clinical reports
Perform critical quality control functions for molecular reports that complies with quality management programs and standard operating procedures
Support improvements for current assays and processes
Curate variants, genes, and diseases for scientific and clinical relevance
May train junior team members
Qualification
Required
Accurately classify somatic and germline variants for liquid biopsy, panel tests, and whole exome NGS sequencing
Utilize a variety of in-house software tools to analyze clinical molecular data
Read and interpret scientific literature and curate relevant findings in a clear, concise, and precise manner
Summarize somatic and inherited genetic test results to generate high quality clinical reports
Perform critical quality control functions for molecular reports that complies with quality management programs and standard operating procedures
Support improvements for current assays and processes
Curate variants, genes, and diseases for scientific and clinical relevance
May train junior team members
Preferred
MS, GC, or PhD degree in Cancer Genetics, Human Genetics, or Biological Sciences
Prior experience in a diagnostic laboratory, clinical report writing, and familiarity with human mutation databases, genome browsers, and HGVS nomenclature is preferred. Oncology experience strongly preferred
Must have utmost attention to detail, excellent communication, and writing skills
Ability to accurately follow formal documentation and protocols
Ability to work in both an individual and group setting. Must be flexible and able to adjust priorities according to workload or management needs
Ability to work Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday
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.
Founded in 2015
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
Leadership Team
Eric Lefkofsky
Founder and CEO
Shane Colley
CTO
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