Molecular Technologist I (Extractions)

Tempus; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full range of benefits

Job summary

Tempus is seeking a detail-oriented laboratory professional to join our genomics workflow in a clinical laboratory. You will perform routine testing, QC, calibration, and nucleic acid extraction with robotics to generate high-quality data for oncology-focused insights.

The role requires 0-1+ years of clinical lab experience, excellent communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team. Shift availability and adherence to CAP/CLIA regulations are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science.
• 0-1+ years clinical laboratory experience
• 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
• Work in a CLIA/CAP high-complexity laboratory
• Experience with robotics and automated liquid handling systems
• Knowledge of LIMS platforms and various computer systems

Responsibilities

• Work with a cutting-edge genomics workflow to provide high-quality data with rapid turnaround times in a clinical laboratory.
• Perform routine testing, quality control, calibration, maintenance and proficiency testing in accordance with current laboratory procedures.
• Perform complex molecular-based procedures with a high degree of quality and in accordance with established protocols.
• Perform nucleic acid extraction and DNA/RNA quantification and qualification using robotics and automated liquid handlers
• Sterilizing laboratory equipment and workspaces as assigned.
• Entering clinical patient data into the Laboratory Information Management system.
• Obtain 12 continuing education hours in the field of oncology or molecular biology.
• Maintain competency to perform all assigned molecular biology protocols in accordance with CAP, CLIA, NYSDOH regulations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Fast-paced environment

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Self-driven

Oncology knowledge

Quality control

Education

BS in medical technology / clinical laboratory science

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.

• Work with a cutting-edge genomics workflow to provide high-quality data with rapid turnaround times in a clinical laboratory.
• Perform routine testing, quality control, calibration, maintenance and proficiency testing in accordance with current laboratory procedures.
• Perform complex molecular-based procedures with a high degree of quality and in accordance with established protocols.
• Perform nucleic acid extraction and DNA/RNA quantification and qualification using robotics and automated liquid handlers
• Sterilizing laboratory equipment and workspaces as assigned.
• Entering clinical patient data into the Laboratory Information Management system.
• Obtain 12 continuing education hours in the field of oncology or molecular biology.
• Maintain competency to perform all assigned molecular biology protocols in accordance with CAP, CLIA, NYSDOH regulations.

Qualifications Must have:

• One of the following educational requirements: BS in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science.
• 0-1 + years clinical laboratory experience
• 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:

• 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:

Wednesday - Saturday, Overnight (priority) Wednesday-Saturday or Sunday-Wednesday, PM

CHI Hourly Rate: $23.25 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.

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.