Molecular Technologist I-II (Clinical Production)

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry?

Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time.

Responsibilities:

• Work in a cutting-edge clinical laboratory to provide high-quality molecular test data with rapid turnaround times.

• Perform complex molecular-based procedures with a high degree of quality and in accordance with established protocols.

• Able to identify deviations from established SOPS and apply routine fixes for known and common issues with standard solutions.  Able to provide input when troubleshooting and implement solutions under direction and authorization.

• Perform molecular techniques, which might include quantitative PCR, next-generation sequencing, nucleic acid extraction, DNA/RNA quantification and qualification or genotyping.

• Perform quality control, calibration, maintenance and proficiency testing in accordance with current laboratory procedures.

• Sterilizing laboratory equipment and workspaces as assigned.

• Entering clinical patient data into the Laboratory Information Management system.

• Maintain competency to perform all assigned molecular biology protocols in accordance with CAP, CLIA, NYSDOH regulations.

Qualifications:

• One of the following preferred educational requirements:

  • MS in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science and at least 0-6 years pertinent clinical laboratory experience with molecular biology

  • BS in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science and at least 0-6 years of pertinent clinical lab experience in molecular biology

• 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

Highly Desirable:

• Experience with next-generation sequencing

• Work in a CLIA/CAP high-complexity laboratory

• Experience with robotics and automated liquid handling systems

• Knowledge of LIMS platforms and various computer systems

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.