Genomics & Precision Medicine Research Associate

Tempus; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Tempus is building a laboratory team focused on developing state-of-the-art techniques for processing and interpreting vast genomic data. The role involves maintaining cell culture and organoid models, performing molecular biology workflows, and ensuring biosafety and regulatory compliance.

Applicants should have MS or BS in relevant sciences with molecular biology experience, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team to advance precision medicine.

Qualifications

• MS in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science with 2 years' molecular biology experience.
• BS in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science with 3 years' molecular biology experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to plan and carry out scientific programs and experiments with others.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cell culture and organoid models of human disease.
• Perform routine testing, quality control, calibration, maintenance and proficiency testing in accordance with current laboratory procedures.
• Perform complex molecular-based procedures with a high degree of quality and in accordance with established protocols.
• Perform routine molecular biology tasks, including nucleic acid extraction, DNA/RNA quantification and qualification, NGS library preparation, transfection, molecular cloning, agarose and polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, Western blot analysis, RT-qPCR.
• Sterilize laboratory equipment and workspaces as assigned. Maintain consistently high biosafety standards.
• Obtain 12 continuing education hours in the field of oncology or molecular biology.
• Maintain competency to perform all assigned molecular biology protocols in accordance with CAP, CLIA, NYSDOH regulations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Experimental planning

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MS in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science (with molecular biology experience)

BS in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science (with molecular biology experience)

Job description

Tempus is building a laboratory team focused on developing state-of-the-art techniques for processing and interpreting vast genomic data. The role involves maintaining cell culture and organoid models, performing molecular biology workflows, and ensuring biosafety and regulatory compliance.

Applicants should have MS or BS in relevant sciences with molecular biology experience, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team to advance precision medicine.