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(Senior) Machine Learning Scientist, Spatial Transcriptomics

Tempus
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2025

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 seeking a skilled and innovative ( Senior) Machine Learning Scientist to join the Cell Imaging team. As a Senior Machine Learning Scientist, you will perform complex computational analyses and develop algorithms for advancing cancer precision medicine for patients across the Tempus network. You will develop and apply best-in-class machine learning methods to represent, analyze, and interpret spatial transcriptomics data in conjunction with Tempus's multimodal patient dataset. The ideal candidate will possess strong applied machine learning skills, experience with high-dimensional genomic data, including single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, and the ability to communicate complex findings to various stakeholders.

Responsibilities : Scientific :

  • Research and develop best-in-class machine learning models to advance the state-of-the-art in spatial transcriptomics analytics.
  • Support exploratory research, development and validation studies on Tempus's multimodal clinical, imaging, and sequencing datasets to drive innovations in drug development and clinical testing.
  • Build and deploy robust, industrial scale machine learning models and data pipelines for structured and unstructured data.

Collaboration :

  • Work closely with other cross-functional teams across the R&D and broader Tempus organization (product engineering, operations, clinical genomics labs, medical, science, data science, etc) to communicate research and integrate work plans and approaches.
  • Document, summarize, and present your findings to a group of peers and stakeholders
  • Continuous Improvement :

  • Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and advancements in spatial biology research.
  • Apply this knowledge to enhance research methodologies and improve overall research quality on the team.
  • Required Qualifications :

  • Education : PhD degree in computational biology, biostatistics, statistics, or any quantitative field with a strong statistical analysis and machine learning background.
  • Experience : 2 years leveraging genomic and multimodal data with machine learning approaches to address questions in complex diseases, especially cancer.
  • Technical / Scientific Skills : Experience working with genomics data, including spatial or single-cell transcriptomics.Breadth and depth knowledge of machine learning algorithms and best practices.
  • Experience developing, training, and evaluating deep-learning models using public deep learning frameworks (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Keras).
  • Strong programming skills and proficiency in Python and respective packages for computational biology and machine learning.
  • Knowledge of best practices for code development, documentation, testing and deployment patterns.
  • Communication Skills : Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences. Comfort in a client-facing role.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • PhD with 2 years of work experience.
  • Experience in developing and applying deep representation learning methods (e.g. generative models, contrastive learning, and graph-based methods).
  • Experience working with large-scale imaging data and formats (e.g., pathology WSIs, high throughput optical microscopy) and with modern computer vision techniques.
  • Extensive knowledge in biology, especially medical or oncology-related.
  • Experience with version control (GIT) and collaborative software development and testing.
  • Experience working with Docker containers and cloud-based compute environments (e.g., AWS or GCP).
  • Experience in a late-stage startup environment.
  • Goal orientation, self-motivation, and drive to make a positive impact in healthcare.
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    LI-Remote

    The expected salary range below is applicable if the role is performed from [New York] 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.

    New York Pay Range

    140,000-$190,000 USD

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

    California Pay Range

    140,000-$190,000 USD

    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

    120,000-$170,000 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.

    Salary : $120,000 - $170,000

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