Molecular Technologist

Tempus AI; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempus AI in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Molecular Laboratory Technician to join a cutting-edge clinical lab. You will perform molecular-based procedures, ensure rapid turnaround times, and maintain high-quality data in a CAP/CLIA environment.

The role requires strong attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced team, and experience with PCR, DNA/RNA workflows, and LIMS data entry. This is a full-time, on-site position with equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• A degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or a related field with 0–6 years of molecular biology experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform complex molecular procedures with quality control and adherence to protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform molecular techniques such as qPCR, NGS, nucleic acid extraction, and genotyping.
• Ensure quality control, calibration, maintenance, and proficiency testing per CAP/CLIA guidelines.
• Enter clinical data into LIMS and maintain compliant documentation.

Skills

Molecular biology

PCR

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

MS/BS in Medical Technology or related

0-6 years clinical lab experience in molecular biology

Tools

LIMS

Automation systems

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 biologyBSin 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.