Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry?
Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. 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.
We are looking for a highly skilled Research Associate to join our Biological Modeling team within the Biorepository. Our CAP accredited Biorepository develops complex, microenvironment-rich human tumor models for use in a range of studies with our academic and pharmaceutical partners to develop next generation cancer therapies. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of immuno-oncology, cell biology and experience with sterile tissue culture and molecular techniques. Prior laboratory experience with mouse and human primary cells and training in CRISPR gene editing approaches is preferable.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining and archiving tumor organoid cultures, as well as working with multidisciplinary teams supporting functional assays.
Responsibilities:
- Handle human tumor specimens to generate organoids in a BSL2 environment
- Perform routine cell culture procedures and molecular approaches
- Generate detailed SOPs and documentation of experimental execution
- Assist in troubleshooting and quality control initiatives
- Assist with development of automated processes
- Identify and implement continuous improvements to existing processes
Qualifications:
- BS or MS degree in Immuno Oncology, Cellular or Molecular Biology or related field
- BS with 1-2+ years of experience in a tissue culture facility or molecular biology laboratory
- MS with 1+ years of primary tissue culture experience in an industry setting
- Excellent analytical and conceptual skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage priorities, document activities and maintain timelines for assigned activities.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Chance to make a real impact on the healthcare industry
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We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Additionally, for remote roles open to individuals in unincorporated Los Angeles – including remote roles- Tempus reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: engaging positively with customers and other employees; accessing confidential information, including intellectual property, trade secrets, and protected health information; and appropriately handling such information in accordance with legal and ethical standards. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Tempus is a technology company advancing precision medicine through the practical application of artificial intelligence in healthcare. With one of the world’s largest libraries of clinical and molecular data, and an operating system to make that data accessible and useful, Tempus enables physicians to make near real-time, data-driven decisions to deliver personalized patient care and in parallel facilitates discovery, development and delivery of optimal therapeutics.
The goal is for each patient to benefit from the treatment of others who came before by providing physicians with tools that learn as the company gathers more data. For more information, visit tempus.com.
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