R&D 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:

• Investigate and support the development of cutting-edge molecular assays for our high-throughput CAP/ CLIA/ NYSDOH accredited clinical lab.
• 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.
• Demonstrate ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness in design of studies and experiments.
• Generate detailed documentation of experimental methodology, materials and results.
• Mentor and train junior scientific staff.
• Collaborate with and provide scientific leadership to cross-functional teams
• Ensure activities are consistent with project critical path and respond appropriately to changing priorities

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with 2+ years or Bachelor’s with 5+ years experience in a molecular lab
• Highly organized and systematic, superb attention to detail and ability to complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy
• Strong analytical and conceptual 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
• Interprets results and uses these data, along with literature precedent and input from subject matter experts, to modify experimental plans accordingly.
• Hands-on experience with any of the following molecular methods is highly desired:
• NGS library preparation methods
• PCR methods such as: PCR, qPCR, RT-PCR, ddPCR
• Sanger Sequencing
• DNA / RNA extraction technologies
• Assay development / RCA (root cause analysis)
• Nucleic acid manipulations (ligation, cutting, extension)
• Nucleic acid analysis such as: quantitation by absorbance/fluorescence, gel & capillary electrophoresis
• Magnetic bead-based DNA/RNA purification and size selection
• DNA hybridization arrays

Highly Desirable:

• Experience with Next Generation Sequencing
• Experience with robotics and automated liquid handling systems
• Experience in clinical lab
• Knowledge of LIMS platforms and various computer systems

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