Associate Director of NGS Services

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.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Scientists and BI analysts to provide partners and collaborators with Tempus NGS test services/results via the selection of the best scientific methods, careful management of each customer project, and “white glove” treatment of testing cohorts.
• Support scientific staff through participation in lab activities typical to managing in a start-up environment.
• Establish scientific approach and work statements for each project to meet the client objectives and expected outcomes.
• Manage the service of client facing projects to include but not limited to:
• Initial discovery studies for solutions to challenging samples or study parameters
• Customization of sample preparation and/or NGS workflows where appropriate
• Processing study cohort specimens in accordance with statements of work and established or custom SOPs 
• Provide flexible support for other activities in Tempus-wide R&D and clinical NGS labs including troubleshooting, emerging technology assessment, etc.
• Mentor and direct scientific laboratory staff

Qualifications:

• Previous molecular assay development and validation experience 
• Expertise in nucleic acid isolation from various biospecimen types
• Expertise in various NGS library preparation methods
• Highly organized and systematic, superb attention to detail and ability to complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy
• Experience managing team members and collaborating with cross-functional groups
• Ability to learn new skills quickly and adapt to new processes smoothly
• Ph.D. and 5+ years experience in molecular assay development required