Scientist II, Translational Research

Scientist II, Real World Data Science

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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.

Tempus' proprietary data and platform connect an entire ecosystem of real‑world data to deliver real‑time, actionable insights to physicians. Our data empowers researchers to better characterize and understand disease, and to drive better outcomes through precise, individualized care.

The Scientist II, Life Sciences Research will execute research projects for early stage biopharmaceutical partners. This role involves performing complex computational analyses, and providing interpreted insights to guide decision‑making for biopharma clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong genomic analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex scientific findings to various stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Independent Contribution:
Independently execute complex translational research projects integrating molecular and clinical data from Tempus multimodal data platform to derive real‑world insights for biopharma partners.

• Scientific Communication:
Present scientific findings clearly and meaningfully to diverse sets of external stakeholders.

• Continuous Improvement:
Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and advancements in computational oncology research. Apply this knowledge to enhance research methodologies and improve overall research quality on team.

Qualifications

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Education:

PhD degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g. Biostatistics, Statistical Genetics, Cancer Genetics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computational Immunology or similar) or a PhD in Molecular Biology or Immunology combined with a very strong record of computational biology. Alternatively an MSc degree with 4+ years of industry experience.

• Technical/Scientific

Skills:

Highly proficient in R (ideally Rmd and/or RShiny).

• Communication

Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.

Preferred Skillsets / Background

• Strong understanding of molecular data and artificial intelligence in drug discovery with experience in integrative modeling of multi‑modal clinical and omics data.

• Previous experience working with large transcriptome and NGS data sets.

• Prior consulting and/or client facing experience is highly desirable.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Thrive in a fast‑paced environment and willing to shift priorities seamlessly.

• Experience with R package development.

• Strong peer‑reviewed publication record.

• Experience with:
Pandas, Num Py, Sci Py, Scikit‑learn, Jupyter Notebooks, RStudio, R package development, tidyverse, ggplot, Git, matplotlib, seaborn, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, D3, Plotly, Flask, Dask, Docker, AWS.

• Goal orientation, self‑motivation, and drive to make a positive impact in healthcare.

Salary

CHI: $90,000 – $135,000 USD

NYC/SF: $100,000 – $150,000 USD

The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from California and may vary for other locations (Colorado, Illinois, New York). 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.

Remote Hiring Statement

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.

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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