Research Associate I

Tempus; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation

Restricted stock units

Medical and other benefits

Job summary

Tempus is building a laboratory team focused on developing state-of-the-art techniques for creating, processing, and interpreting vast amounts of genomic and molecular data. The role involves maintaining organoid models, performing molecular tests, and ensuring high biosafety standards in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has MS or BS in a relevant field with molecular biology experience, strong collaboration skills, and a passion for advancing precision medicine to improve cancer

Qualifications

• MS or BS with related clinical or biomedical lab experience in molecular biology.
• Experience in high-complexity CLIA/CAP laboratory settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cell culture and organoid models of human disease.
• Perform routine testing, quality control, calibration, maintenance and proficiency testing.
• Conduct complex molecular biology procedures with established protocols.
• Carry out nucleic acid extraction, DNA/RNA quantification, and NGS library preparation.
• Sterilize equipment and maintain biosafety standards.
• Pursue continuing education in oncology or molecular biology (12 hours).

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Works well in fast-paced environments

Team collaboration

Self-driven

Attention to detail

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Passion for cancer research

Education

MS in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science

BS in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science

Tools

LIMS platforms

Next-generation sequencing (NGS)

Organoid culture techniques

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. We're on a mission to connect an entire ecosystem to redefine how genomic data is used in clinical settings. We're looking to build a laboratory team who are passionate and focused on developing state of the art techniques for creating, processing and interpreting vast amounts of genomic and molecular data.

What you'll do:

• Maintain cell culture and organoid models of human disease.
• 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 routine molecular biology tasks, including nucleic acid extraction, DNA/RNA quantification and qualification, NGS library preparation, transfection, molecular cloning, agarose and polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, Western blot analysis, RT-qPCR.
• Sterilize laboratory equipment and workspaces as assigned.
• Maintain consistently high biosafety standards.
• 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: MS in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science and 2 year pertinent clinical or biomedical laboratory experience with molecular biology BS in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science and 3 years of pertinent clinical or biomedical 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 and experiments 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 organoid culture
• Experience designing and optimizing new assays
• Experience with next-generation sequencing
• Work in a CLIA/CAP high-complexity laboratory
• Knowledge of LIMS platforms and various computer systems

CHI: $50,000-$65,000 USD The expected salary range may vary for other locations. 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.