Molecular Technologist I/II (High Complexity)

Tempus AI•Chicago, IL

8d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Tempus is seeking a Molecular Technologist I/II passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry. This role involves working with a cutting-edge genomics workflow to provide high-quality next-generation sequencing (NGS) data with rapid turnaround times in a clinical laboratory. The technologist will perform routine quality control, laboratory maintenance, and proficiency testing in accordance with SOPs. They will also participate in the review and creation of NGS procedures, demonstrate mastery of NGS workflows, and coordinate training for other technologists. The position requires performing routine diagnostic oncology testing using complex molecular-based procedures and next-generation sequencing, including DNA/RNA quantification, library preparation, hybridization, capture, and sequencing on Illumina platforms. Clinical patient data will be entered into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and continuing education requirements must be met.

Requirements

BS in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science. MS in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science OR Curriculum: At least 60 semester hours, or equivalent, from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either: 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or 24 semester hours of science courses that include: 6 semester hours of chemistry; 6 semester hours of biology; and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination.
1 to 2+ years of post-baccalaureate (post-BS degree) clinical experience in a CAP/CLIA high-complexity laboratory (such as CORE, molecular pathology, molecular diagnostics, microbiology, or forensics/drug testing labs, etc)
At least 6 months to 1 year experience in NGS workflows and molecular biology testing techniques, such as nucleic acid extraction, library preparation, hybridization/capture and sequencing.
Human sample testing experience in a CAP/CLIA high complexity clinical laboratory setting is required.
Excellent communication skills.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work with others to plan and carry out scientific programs.
Self-driven and works well in an interdisciplinary team with minimal direction.
Strong desire to build products that will save lives and change the course of cancer.
Impeccable attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Experience with robotics and automated liquid handling systems.
Knowledge of LIMS platforms and various computer systems.
Experience with Illumina (NovaSeq 6000) and next-generation sequencing.
Work in an oncology or comprehensive genomics testing lab.
Work in a CLIA/CAP high-complexity laboratory.

Responsibilities

Work with a cutting-edge genomics workflow to provide high-quality next-generation sequencing data with rapid turnaround times in a clinical laboratory.
Perform routine quality control and laboratory maintenance procedures and proficiency testing in accordance with current laboratory SOPs.
Aid the Quality Control Team in routine phase-in and performance qualification of reagents and instrumentation, respectively.
Decontamination of laboratory equipment and work surfaces in accordance with current laboratory SOPs and routine cleaning to maintain clean, decluttered laboratory work areas.
Perform routine, daily laboratory maintenance of NGS instrumentation.
Participate in routine proficiency testing as required to ensure accuracy and reliability of laboratory testing results.
Read and understand NGS SOPs required to perform routine clinical workflow procedures.
Participate in the review, editing, and/or creation of NGS procedures and documentation.
Demonstrate mastery of NGS workflows, which are performed under direction of more senior and/or lead technologists and NGS supervisors, monitor and coordinate the training of other technologists, along with assisting in optimization of training documents.
Perform routine diagnostic oncology testing using complex molecular-based procedures with a high degree of quality and in accordance with established SOPs.
Perform next-generation sequencing, including DNA/RNA quantification and qualification; NGS library preparation and library clean-up; hybridization and capture clean-up and quantification; and sequencing on the Illumina Novaseq6000 and NovaX platforms.
Enter clinical patient data obtained from routine testing into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
Maintain competency to perform all assigned molecular biology protocols and satisfy continuing education requirements of 12 CEUs in the field of oncology or molecular biology on a yearly basis in accordance with CAP, CLIA, NYSDOH regulations.