Manager, Molecular Operations

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry?

With the advent of genomic sequencing, we can finally decode and process our genetic makeup. We now have more data than ever before but providers don't have the infrastructure or expertise to make sense of said data. Here at Tempus, we believe the greatest promise for the detection and treatment of cancer lies in the deep understanding of molecular activity for disease initiation, progression, and efficacious treatment based on the discovery of unique biomarkers. We're on a mission to connect an entire ecosystem to redefine how genomic data is used in clinical settings. We're looking to build a laboratory operations team that is passionate and focused on developing state-of-the-art techniques for processing, creating, and interpreting vast amounts of genomic and molecular data. You will collaborate with product, research, and business development teams to develop the most advanced sequencing platform in cancer care.

What you’ll do:

• Coordinate the PM operational activities of a cutting-edge clinical laboratory to support a molecular workflow with rapid turnaround times. This role primarily oversees high throughput next-generation sequencing workflows for oncology, pharmacogenetics, and inherited cancer panels during evening hours. Occasional assistance outside of regular hours (weekends included) may be required based on operational and business needs.
• Deliver regular updates and performance metrics to the Director and/or  VP of Clinical Lab Operations to summarize laboratory performance, turnaround times, instrument downtime, productivity, and other performance metrics.
• Oversee laboratory activity and ensure the completion of daily activities as necessary.
• Provide solutions to highly complex problems and apply a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation.
• Ensure high-quality results and operational efficiency for all samples within the PM sequencing workflow.
• Ensure end-of-the-day activities are completed and action items for the next shift are communicated efficiently.
• Reviews daily, weekly, and monthly QC results, determines the results' validity, and performs follow-up as needed.
• Oversee safety within the laboratory and ensure all safety protocols are followed.
• Maintain regulatory compliance within the lab, including FDA, CAP (including alternative assessment PT), CLIA, NYS, OSHA, etc.
• Keep standard operating procedures up to date.
• Support development and implementation of clinical workflows for cross-functional new assays. Coordinate with other lab sites to assist in the launch of new protocols.
• Provides technical direction, mentoring, and professional guidance to PM NGS supervisor cadre and technologists.
• Resolve technical, instrument, or unexpected test results and ensure corrective actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications. Support QA/QC in documenting and closing nonconformance reports.
• Evaluate the training and competency of all testing personnel on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications:

• One of the following educational requirements:
• MD with specialized training and/or appropriate experience in molecular pathology and at least 1 year clinical experience.
• Ph.D in chemical/physical/biological sciences with specialized training and/or appropriate experience in molecular pathology and at least 1 year clinical experience.
• MS in medical technology/clinical laboratory science/chemical/physical/biological sciences and at least 2 years clinical experience, one of which is in molecular pathology.
• BS in medical technology/clinical laboratory science/chemical/physical/biological sciences and at least 4 years of clinical experience, one of which is in molecular pathology.
• Minimum of 4 years experience previously supervising others in a CLIA/CAP high-complexity laboratory is strongly preferred.
• Experience in Next Generation Sequencing is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership abilities with high standards of personal and professional integrity.
• Excellent communication skills with direct and indirect reports and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Ability to delegate tasks to others.

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating an ability to adapt to changing circumstances and project priorities.

• Ability to work with others to plan and carry out scientific programs.
• Self-driven and works well in an interdisciplinary team with minimal direction.
• Strong desire to build products that will save lives and change the course of cancer.

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.

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