Molecular Technologist I-II (Clinical Production)

Tempus AI, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempus AI, Inc. in Atlanta, GA is seeking a skilled molecular biology professional to join a cutting-edge clinical laboratory. You will perform complex molecular procedures, generate high-quality test data with rapid turnaround, and ensure compliance with CAP/CLIA and internal SOPs.

You will troubleshoot protocols, participate in QC and proficiency testing, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to advance genomic cancer diagnostics and products that save lives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant life sciences field (MS or BS in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science).
• 0–6 years of pertinent clinical laboratory experience with molecular biology.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with others to plan and carry out scientific programs.
• Self-driven and able to work with minimal direction in an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong desire to contribute to products that advance cancer diagnostics and patient care.
• Impeccable attention to detail.

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 quality and in accordance with established protocols.
• Identify deviations from SOPS and apply routine fixes with standard solutions.
• Provide input during troubleshooting and implement solutions under direction.
• Perform molecular techniques such as qPCR, NGS, nucleic acid extraction, DNA/RNA quantification and genotyping.
• Contribute to QC, calibration, maintenance and proficiency testing.
• Sterilize equipment and workspaces.
• Enter clinical patient data into the LIMS.
• Maintain competency to perform all molecular biology protocols per CAP/CLIA regulations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Self-driven

Problem-solving

Education

MS in medical technology

BS in medical technology

Tools

LIMS platforms

Robotics & automated liquid handling systems

Job description

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 biology BS 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.