Molecular Technologist I (extractions)

Tempus AI · Vertical AI · Chicago, IL

This role involves working with a cutting-edge genomics workflow to provide high-quality data with rapid turnaround times in a clinical laboratory. Responsibilities include performing routine testing, quality control, calibration, maintenance, and complex molecular-based procedures. Key tasks involve nucleic acid extraction, DNA/RNA quantification and qualification using robotics and automated liquid handlers, sterilizing equipment, entering clinical patient data into a Laboratory Information Management system, and maintaining competency in molecular biology protocols.

What you'd actually do

  1. Perform nucleic acid extraction and DNA/RNA quantification and qualification using robotics and automated liquid handlers
  2. Perform routine testing, quality control, calibration, maintenance and proficiency testing in accordance with current laboratory procedures.
  3. Perform complex molecular-based procedures with a high degree of quality and in accordance with established protocols.
  4. Entering clinical patient data into the Laboratory Information Management system.
  5. Maintain competency to perform all assigned molecular biology protocols in accordance with CAP, CLIA, NYSDOH regulations.

Skills

Required

  • BS in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science
  • 0-1 + years clinical laboratory experience
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work with others to plan and carry out scientific programs
  • Strong desire to build products that will save lives and change the course of cancer
  • Impeccable attention to detail

Nice to have

  • Work in a CLIA/CAP high-complexity laboratory
  • Experience with robotics and automated liquid handling systems
  • Knowledge of LIMS platforms and various computer systems

What the JD emphasized

  • CAP, CLIA, NYSDOH regulations