Molecular Technologist

Tempus AI, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempus AI, Inc. seeks a molecular laboratory professional to generate high-quality test data with rapid turnaround times in a CLIA/CAP-compliant lab. You will perform qPCR, NGS, nucleic acid extraction and genotyping, ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance.

Work in a cutting-edge clinical laboratory setting, collaborating with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot, validate protocols, and maintain strict quality controls. Excellent detail orientation and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• MS or BS in medical technology or related science with molecular biology experience.
• 0–6 years of pertinent clinical lab experience in molecular biology.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork in fast-paced settings.
• Experience with CAP/CLIA regulated labs and LIMS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform molecular techniques such as qPCR, NGS, DNA/RNA extraction, and genotyping.
• Provide high-quality molecular data with rapid turnaround times in a clinical lab.
• Conduct quality control, calibration, maintenance, and proficiency testing.
• Enter clinical patient data into the LIMS and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Identify deviations from SOPs and implement routine fixes.
• Sterilize equipment and maintain clean workspaces.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Self-driven

Problem solving

Education

MS in medical technology

BS in medical technology

Tools

Next-generation sequencing

Robotics

Automated liquid handling

LIMS platforms

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.

Current Open Shifts: - Sun-Thurs 12:00 - 8:30PM - Tue-Sat 12:00 - 8:30PM x2

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 biologyBS 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. Tempus was founded in August of 2015 by Eric Lefkofsky, after his wife was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Shortly after he founded the company in an effort to bring the power of technology and artificial intelligence to cancer care, he convinced Ryan Fukushima to join as the company’s first employee. Ryan and Eric began assembling a world class team, focused on building the first version of a platform capable of ingesting real time healthcare data in an effort to personalize diagnostics. We built the platform for oncology and have expanded it to neuropsychiatry, cardiology, infectious disease (through COVID), and radiology. Despite our rapid growth, our mission remains the same—to help make sure patients are on the right drug at the right time, so they can live longer and healthier lives. We’re looking for people who can change the world. Who question the status quo and don’t shy away from tough problems. For the builders who are never done building and the learners who are never done learning. We’re looking for passionate people with undying curiosity. Those who want to attack one of the most challenging problems mankind has ever faced. Head on.