Molecular Lab Supervisor — NGS & Automation

Tempus AI

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Tempus AI is seeking a lead molecular technologist to oversee a cutting-edge sequencing workflow and ensure rapid, accurate NGS data generation. You will monitor processes, enforce QA, and drive remediation when systems deviate from specs.

The role includes mentoring staff, training, and maintaining CLIA/CAP/NYSDOH compliance in a fast-paced lab environment. You will work with automation and robotics to streamline sample handling from extraction to sequencing, while maintaining safety and

Qualifications

MD/PhD/MS/BS with corresponding clinical lab experience as stated.
Strong communication and delegation abilities required.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Focus on building products to improve cancer care.

Responsibilities

Provide daily oversight of a molecular workflow to deliver high-quality NGS data with fast turnaround.
Monitor lab processes to maintain analytic performance and QA activities.
Ensure remedial actions when test systems deviate from specs.
Perform quality review for samples from extraction to sequencing.
Maintain CLIA/CAP/NYSDOH compliance and safety protocols.
Schedule training and competency assessments for personnel.
Mentor technologists and onboarding staff; manage team performance.
Utilize automation and robotics to standardize the discovery pipeline.
Lead ongoing improvements and uphold safety standards.