Molecular Technologist I-III (Clinical Production)

Tempus AI • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This role is in a cutting-edge clinical laboratory focused on providing high-quality molecular test data with rapid turnaround times.

Requirements

• MS in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science and at least 0-6 years pertinent clinical laboratory experience with molecular biology OR BS in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science and at least 0-6 years of pertinent clinical lab experience in molecular biology
• 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 next-generation sequencing
• Work in a CLIA/CAP high-complexity laboratory
• Experience with robotics and automated liquid handling systems
• Knowledge of LIMS platforms and various computer systems

Responsibilities

• Perform complex molecular-based procedures with a high degree of quality and in accordance with established protocols.
• Identify deviations from established SOPS and apply routine fixes for known and common issues with standard solutions.
• Provide input when troubleshooting and implement solutions under direction and authorization.
• Perform molecular techniques, which might include quantitative PCR, next-generation sequencing, nucleic acid extraction, DNA/RNA quantification and qualification or genotyping.
• Perform quality control, calibration, maintenance and proficiency testing in accordance with current laboratory procedures.
• Sterilize laboratory equipment and workspaces as assigned.
• Enter clinical patient data into the Laboratory Information Management system.
• Maintain competency to perform all assigned molecular biology protocols in accordance with CAP, CLIA, NYSDOH regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level