R&D Senior Scientist

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 are looking for a Scientist to support the development of new tests and processes for deployment in our clinical lab.

What You’ll Do

• Hands on assay development for cutting-edge molecular assays and NGS workflows in support of CAP/ high throughput CLIA/ NYSDOH accredited clinical labs.
• Design and execute research and/or development-related experiments/projects with a high degree of precision and attention to detail. Analyze data, evaluate results, form conclusions and implement improvements.
• Design and execute reagent, equipment qualification and validation studies.
• Demonstrate ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness in design of studies and experiments.
• Generate detailed documentation of experimental methodology, materials and results.
• Train and supervise junior scientific staff.
• Collaborate with and provide scientific leadership to cross-functional teams.
• Ensure activities are consistent with project critical paths and respond appropriately to changing priorities.
• Travel 10% if needed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with 3 years industry experience
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities
• Interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate with clarity
• Proven ability to learn new skills quickly and adapt to new processes smoothly
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a dynamic environment with competing projects and deadlines
• NGS library preparation methods
• Hybrid capture and Illumina sequencing
• PCR methods such as: PCR, qPCR, RT-PCR, ddPCR
• DNA / RNA extraction technologies
• Nucleic acid manipulations
• Nucleic acid analysis such as: quantitation by absorbance/fluorescence, gel & capillary electrophoresis
• Magnetic bead-based DNA/RNA purification and size selection
  
  

Highly Desirable

• Experience with cfDNA related protocols and Next Generation Sequencing
• Experience with robotics and automated liquid handling systems
• Experience developing protocols for CLIA laboratories
• Knowledge of LIMS platforms and various computer systems
  
  

The expected salary range below is applicable if the role is performed from [Illinois] and 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.

Illinois Pay Range

$89,000—$123,000 USD

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.

Additionally, for remote roles open to individuals in unincorporated Los Angeles – including remote roles- Tempus reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: engaging positively with customers and other employees; accessing confidential information, including intellectual property, trade secrets, and protected health information; and appropriately handling such information in accordance with legal and ethical standards. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.