Supervisor, Molecular Lab (Wed-Sat: 2pm-12:30am)

Tempus AI • Chicago, IL

2d • $60,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Supervisor, Molecular Lab provides daily oversight of a molecular laboratory workflow, supporting high-quality next-generation sequencing data and rapid turnaround times. The role monitors laboratory processes and analytic performance, including quality control, instrument and equipment maintenance, and quality assurance activities. The supervisor ensures remedial actions are taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications and performs quality review of samples throughout the sequencing workflow, from extraction through sequencing.

The role maintains CLIA, CAP, and NYSDOH compliance; schedules training, competency assessments, and onboarding; mentors clinical molecular and extraction technologists; and ensures laboratory safety protocols are followed. It also uses automation and robotics to standardize the discovery pipeline from sample acquisition to sequencing output.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following education and experience combinations: MD plus 1 year of clinical laboratory experience; PhD in a physical, chemical, or biological science plus 1 year of clinical laboratory experience; MS in a physical, chemical, or biological science plus 2 years of pertinent clinical laboratory experience; or BS in a physical, chemical, or biological science plus 4 years of pertinent clinical laboratory experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to delegate tasks to others.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with others to plan and carry out scientific programs.
• Self-driven and able to work 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.
• Experience supervising others.
• Experience working in a CLIA/CAP high-complexity laboratory.
• Experience with robotics and automated liquid handling systems.
• Knowledge of LIMS platforms and various computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily oversight of the molecular workflow to support high-quality next-generation sequencing data and rapid turnaround times.
• Monitor laboratory processes and analytic performance, including quality control, instrument and equipment maintenance, and quality assurance activities.
• Ensure remedial actions are taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Perform quality review of samples throughout the sequencing workflow, from extraction to sequencing.
• Maintain CLIA, CAP, and NYSDOH compliance.
• Schedule training and competency assessments for personnel.
• Mentor clinical molecular technologists and extraction technologists.
• Maintain laboratory safety and ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Use automation and robotics to standardize the discovery pipeline from sample acquisition to sequencing output.
• Schedule training and onboarding for new hires.

Benefits

• Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

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