Equipment Application Scientist

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.

What You’ll Do

• Work with department managers to repair/adjust/update software settings for existing automated workflows in a complex, rapidly-evolving clinical laboratory at multiple sites.
• Provide technical support for liquid handlers and other lab instrumentation, and coordinate with third-party support engineers as needed.
• Collaborate with Clinical Lab, QC and Lab Automation teams to coordinate, schedule and perform non-routine maintenance of instrumentation.
• Help create and implement new equipment functionality for use by Tempus R&D and clinical lab staff while maintaining CLIA/CAP/NYS-DOH/ISO compliance.
• Complete Performance Qualifications (PQs) for all clinically approved molecular laboratory equipment.
• Collect and help analyze equipment metrics.
• Investigate equipment related issues and help facilitate and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Interact with lab management and testing personnel to provide equipment training, troubleshoot equipment issues, and prioritize QC tasks.
• Report significant equipment findings/deviations and system deficiencies to lab management, as appropriate.
• Update SOPs and equipment records within the document control system, including creation/ revision/ review of internal SOPs and other quality documentation.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or other applicable Life Science, with 2-6 years experience in programming or building automation systems in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical laboratory.

• Highly organized and systematic, superb attention to detail and ability to complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy.

• Proven ability to learn new skills quickly and adapt to new processes smoothly.

• Moderate experience with Microsoft Excel and/ or Google Sheets.

• Previous experience in a clinical lab regulated by CAP/ CLIA/ NYS, highly desirable.

• Good time management skills.

• Experience with, and Tecan Liquid Handlers, highly desirable.

• CHI: $32.00-$37.00

• The expected salary range may vary for other locations. 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.

• 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.