Molecular Technologist I-III

Tempus; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Tempus seeks a Molecular Technologist in Minneapolis to join pharmacogenomics testing operations. You will perform sample accessioning, DNA extraction, real-time PCR, data analysis, and high-complexity clinical molecular testing in a CAP/CLIA-certified environment. The role supports assay development, QA/QC, and weekend coverage as needed.

Strong attention to detail, collaborative teamwork, and effective communication are essential to advance precision medicine and patient care.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or a related field.
• Educational background totaling at least 60 semester hours, including 24 hours in medical laboratory technology or 24 hours in science with chemistry/biology components.
• Minimum of 1–2+ years of post-baccalaureate clinical experience in a high-complexity CAP/CLIA lab.
• At least 6–12 months hands-on experience in molecular techniques including nucleic acid extraction.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform sample accessioning, DNA extraction, PCR testing, and data review according to SOPs.
• Conduct high-complexity clinical molecular testing in a regulated environment.
• Perform quality control and quality assurance activities and maintain records.
• Support laboratory development, assay development, and validation activities.
• Develop technical and scientific content for procedures, policies, and publications.
• Collaborate with staff and other departments to support operational excellence.
• Maintain flexibility to cover weekend shifts.

Skills

Molecular testing

PCR

DNA extraction

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Medical Technology

60+ credit hours in science with chemistry/biology

Tools

Laboratory automation

Liquid handling systems

Primer design

Probe design

Job description

Position Overview

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. OneOme is seeking a Molecular Technologist to work closely with laboratory staff and cross-functional teams in support of our pharmacogenomics testing operations in Minneapolis. This role is responsible for several phases of the testing workflow, including sample accessioning, DNA extraction, real-time PCR, and data analysis. The Molecular Technologist performs high-complexity clinical molecular testing in accordance with established procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. In addition to routine clinical testing, this position will contribute to assay development and validation, quality assurance and quality control activities, and other laboratory initiatives as assigned. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, excellent attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. This role is expected to support operational needs that include weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform sample accessioning, DNA extraction, PCR testing, and data review according to standard operating procedures.
• Conduct high-complexity clinical molecular testing in compliance with applicable regulatory and quality standards.
• Perform quality control and quality assurance activities, including maintenance of associated records, monthly and annual reviews, and internal audits.
• Support laboratory development activities, including new method and assay development, workflow and process optimization, analytical validations, and software verification testing.
• Develop written technical and scientific content for procedures, policies, whitepapers, and peer-reviewed publications.
• Assist as needed with non-laboratory functions, including clerical duties, inventory control, client-service activities, and other assigned responsibilities.
• Collaborate effectively with laboratory staff and other departments to support operational excellence.
• Maintain flexibility to support scheduled weekend coverage as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or a related chemical, physical, or biological field.
• Educational background from an accredited institution totaling at least 60 semester hours, or equivalent, from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either: 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or 24 semester hours of science courses that include: 6 semester hours of chemistry; 6 semester hours of biology; and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination.
• Minimum of 1 to 2+ years of post-baccalaureate (post-BS degree) clinical experience within a high-complexity CAP/CLIA-certified laboratory environment.
• At least 6 to 12 months of hands-on expertise in molecular techniques, including nucleic acid extraction.
• Excellent communication skills.
• 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 patient care.
• Impeccable attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASCP certification, or eligibility for certification in a related specialty.
• Prior experience in a CLIA laboratory environment.
• 4 years+ of experience performing high-complexity testing.
• Experience with laboratory automation and liquid handling systems, in-house assay development, and validation activities including primer and probe design, assay optimization, and troubleshooting.

Location and Salary

Minnesota: $23-$30/hr

The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from Minnesota and may vary for other locations (Illinois, California, Colorado, New York). Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Company Profile

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.