Tempus AI

Tempus AI

Variant Scientist

Remote - Illinois

Sponsorship not specified$85k-$100kDetected 16 days ago
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About the role

  • Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way.
  • Please note: The Variant Science team works either Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday.
  • Illinois Pay Range: $85,000-100,000 CA/NY Pay Range: $85,000-100,000 The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from Illinois and may vary for other locations (California, Colorado, New York).

Responsibilities

  • Perform critical quality control functions for molecular reports that complies with quality management programs and standard operating procedures
  • 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.

Nice to have

  • MS or PhD degree in Cancer Genetics, Human Genetics, or Biological Sciences
  • Prior experience in a diagnostic laboratory, clinical report writing, and familiarity with human mutation databases, genome browsers, and HGVS nomenclature is preferred.
  • Oncology experience strongly preferred
  • Must have utmost attention to detail, excellent communication, and writing skills
  • Ability to accurately follow formal documentation and protocols
  • Ability to work in both an individual and group setting.

Skills

  • Accurately classify somatic and germline variants for liquid biopsy, panel tests, and whole exome NGS sequencing
  • Utilize a variety of in-house software tools to analyze clinical molecular data
  • Read and interpret scientific literature and curate relevant findings in a clear, concise, and precise manner
  • Summarize somatic and inherited genetic test results to generate high quality clinical reports
  • Support improvements for current assays and processes
  • Curate variants, genes, and diseases for scientific and clinical relevance
  • May train junior team members

Compensation

  • The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from Illinois and may vary for other locations (California, Colorado, New York).
  • Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience.
  • Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.
  • $85,000-100,000

Benefits

  • Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry?
  • We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Company info

  • We are looking for a Variant Scientist who will work with our Clinical Teams on patient molecular reports for clinical utility.

Equal opportunity

  • We are an equal opportunity employer.

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