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
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