Full-Time

Variant Scientist

Tempus

Tempus

1,001-5,000 employees

AI-driven precision medicine through clinical and molecular data analysis

Data & Analytics
AI & Machine Learning

Junior, Mid

Chicago, IL, USA

Required Skills
Communications
Responsibilities
  • 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
  • Perform critical quality control functions for molecular reports that complies with quality management programs and standard operating procedures
  • Support improvements for current assays and processes
  • Curate variants, genes, and diseases for scientific and clinical relevance
  • May train junior team members
Desired Qualifications
  • MS, GC, 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. Must be flexible and able to adjust priorities according to workload or management needs

Company Stage

Series G

Total Funding

$1.3B

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

32%

2 year growth

52%
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