Molecular Technologist I, Precision Oncology

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

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.