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

Tempus AI • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Tempus is seeking a Supervisor, Molecular Lab to provide daily oversight of a molecular laboratory workflow focused on producing high-quality next-generation sequencing data with rapid turnaround times. The supervisor monitors analytic performance, reviews quality control and maintenance activities, ensures corrective actions are taken when test systems deviate from established specifications, and performs quality review of samples throughout the sequencing workflow, from extraction through sequencing.

The role maintains CLIA, CAP, and NYSDOH compliance; schedules personnel training and competency assessments; mentors clinical molecular technologists and extraction technologists; and ensures laboratory safety protocols are followed. The supervisor also uses automation and robotics to standardize the discovery pipeline from sample acquisition to sequencing output and schedules training and onboarding for new hires. The position is based on a Wednesday–Saturday, 2:00 p.m.–12:30 a.m. shift. The listed salary range for Chicago (CHI) is $60,000–$80,000; salary may vary by location, qualifications, and experience. Tempus offers a range of benefits that may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical benefits, and other benefits depending on the position.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following educational and clinical laboratory experience combinations: MD plus 1 year of clinical lab experience; PhD in a physical, chemical, or biological science plus 1 year of clinical lab experience; MS in a physical, chemical, or biological science plus 2 years of pertinent clinical lab experience; or BS in a physical, chemical, or biological science plus 4 years of pertinent clinical lab 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 deliver high-quality next-generation sequencing data with rapid turnaround times.
• Monitor laboratory processes and analytic performance, including quality control, instrument and equipment maintenance, and other 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

• Incentive compensation may be available, depending on the position.
• Restricted stock units may be available, depending on the position.
• Medical and other benefits may be available, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

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