Senior Variant Scientist/Variant Scientist - Pod Supervisor

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 Variant Scientist and Supervisor (exact title dependent on prior qualifications) who will interpret patients’ genetic data, prepare clinical reports, support related projects, and, in conjunction with other members of team leadership, supervise & lead other team members.

Members of our Variant Science team work a variety of schedules (Mon-Fri, Sun-Thurs, or Tues-Sat) in order to best serve our patients. Schedules are determined based upon both individual preference and team needs. Please note that at this time we are specifically looking for a supervisor to fill a Sun-Thurs or Tues-Sat shift. Please also note that individuals working Sun-Thurs or Tues-Sat receive a bonus for the duration of their time on that schedule.

Responsibilities Include:

●  Up to 50% clinical case review:

○  Accurately classify somatic and germline variants for solid tumor and liquid

biopsy NGS panels

○  Utilize a variety of in-house software tools to analyze clinical molecular

data

○  Read and interpret scientific literature and curate relevant findings in a

clear, concise, and precise manner

○  Summarize somatic and inherited genetic test results to generate high

quality clinical reports

○  Perform critical quality control functions for molecular reports that comply

with quality management programs and standard operating procedures

●  Supervise up to 8 members of the Variant Science team

○ Oversee and manage performance of team members in regard to report generation and curation

○  Coach individual team members, with regard to their growth on the team and professional goals

○  Conduct annual and mid-year reviews for team members

● Team and Project Leadership

○  Assist in leading team huddles and meetings

○  Communicate daily objectives to team

○  Support assay improvements and implementation of new processes and

automation

○  Participate and lead training for new members and new processes

○  Assist in hiring new team members

Preferred Qualifications:

●  MS or PhD degree in Cancer Genetics, Human Genetics, or Biological Sciences

●  Prior experience in a diagnostic laboratory, clinical report writing, and familiarity

with human mutation databases, genome browsers, and HGVS nomenclature.

Strong clinical science acumen. Oncology experience strongly preferred.

●  Must have utmost attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication,

and a solution-driven mindset.

●  Ability to create and follow formal documentation, protocols, and project plans

●  Ability to work in both an individual and group setting. Must be flexible and able

to adjust priorities according to workload or business needs.

●  Previous supervisory role within a CAP/CLIA Genetics laboratory