Lead NGS Scientist – Clinical Assay Development & Validation

Tempus; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation

Restricted stock units

Medical benefits

Job summary

Tempus is seeking a highly skilled scientist to lead the development of molecular assays and NGS workflows for high-throughput clinical labs.

You will design and perform R&D studies, oversee assay validation and clinical implementation from design to launch, and develop workflows and SOPs. Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with 0+ years of experience or Master’s with 5+ years in molecular biology, assay development, or related field.
• Experience in assay development and/or validation is required.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory environment is required; CAP/CLIA/NYSDOH experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and experimental design skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to quality and accuracy.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new processes, technologies, and workflows.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to lead across teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of molecular assays and NGS workflows for high-throughput clinical laboratories.
• Design, execute, and analyze R&D studies with scientific rigor and attention to detail.
• Lead assay validation and clinical implementation from study design through launch, including workflow development, SOP creation, and documentation.
• Design and execute qualification and validation studies for reagents, instruments, equipment, and methods to support clinical deployment.
• Interpret data, troubleshoot issues, and drive process improvements.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams and provide scientific leadership in a matrixed environment.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Train and mentor junior scientific staff and support implementation of new laboratory workflows.
• Support automation and technology initiatives to improve laboratory workflows.
• Manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.

Skills

Molecular biology

Assay development

Clinical lab environment

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Experiment design

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

PhD or Master’s with experience

Tools

LIMS

Laboratory data systems

Job description

Tempus is seeking a highly skilled scientist to lead the development of molecular assays and NGS workflows for high-throughput clinical labs.

You will design and perform R&D studies, oversee assay validation and clinical implementation from design to launch, and develop workflows and SOPs. Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving are essential in a fast-paced environment.