Molecular Lab Supervisor

Tempus AI; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempus AI in Chicago seeks a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee a cutting-edge molecular workflow, ensuring high-quality next-generation sequencing data with rapid turnaround.

You will monitor analytic performance, review quality control, mentor technologists, maintain CLIA/CAP NYSDOH compliance, and drive automation and onboarding to accelerate the discovery pipeline from sample to sequencing. The role supports two shifts with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to delegate.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong attention to detail and planning abilities.
• Motivation to contribute to cancer care improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily oversight of a molecular workflow for rapid NGS data.
• Monitor analytic performance; review QC and maintenance.
• Ensure remedial actions when test systems deviate from specs.
• Perform quality review from extraction to sequencing.
• Maintain CLIA/CAP/ NYSDOH compliance.
• Schedule training and onboarding for new hires.
• Mentor clinical molecular technologists and extraction technologists.
• Maintain laboratory safety and follow protocols.
• Utilize automation/robotics to standardize the pipeline.
• Schedule training and competency assessments.

Skills

Communication skills

Delegation

Fast-paced environment

Team collaboration

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Attention to detail

Impactful cancer care

Tools

LIMS platforms

Robotics

Automated liquid handling

Job description

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.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide daily oversight of a cutting-edge molecular workflow to provide high-quality next-generation sequencing data with rapid turnaround times

• Monitor laboratory processes to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained, to include review of quality control, instrument and equipment maintenance, and other quality assurance activities

• Assure all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications

• Perform quality review for samples within the sequencing workflow from extraction to sequencing.

• Maintain CLIA/ CAP/ NYSDOH compliance

• Schedule training and competency assessments for personnel

• Mentor team of clinical molecular technologists and extraction technologists

• Maintain safety within the laboratory and ensure all safety protocols are followed.

• Utilize automation and robotics to standardize the discovery pipeline from sample acquisition to sequencing output

• Schedule training and onboarding for new hires

Must have:

• One of the following educational requirements:

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to delegate tasks to others

• 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

• Experience supervising others

• Work in a CLIA/CAP high-complexity laboratory

• Experience with robotics and automated liquid handling systems

• Knowledge of LIMS platforms and various computer systems

Candidates must be able to work the assigned shift. Please note that shift assignment is based on technical level, experience, and current business needs.

Current available shifts:

Sun-Wed (7am-530pm)

Wed-Sat (2pm-12:30am)

CHI: $60,000-$80,000

The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from Illinois and may vary for other locations (California, Colorado, New York). Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.

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.