Senior Research Associate, Biological Modeling

3 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Tempus AI Full time

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.

Developments of physiologically relevant 3D cancer models open new horizons to transform clinical outcomes. Our CAP accredited Biorepository together with a high throughput drug screening platform are valuable resources for drug discovery and for development of novel treatment strategies. We aim to advance this field by generating complex, microenvironment-rich models that precisely resemble the architecture of the patient tumor. Our multidisciplinary team is engaged to evaluate therapeutic responses using advanced ex vivo cancer models and to characterize molecular features associated with the outcomes. We are determined to make a difference in the lives of our patients.

Work with a team of passionate scientists and research technicians/associates to generate and characterize patient derived organoids and tissue models
Culture and maintain cell lines and organoids, handle human tissue specimens
Perform routine testing, cell culture procedures
Conduct advanced cell and molecular biology assays according to standard laboratory protocols
Assist with assay development and procedure optimization
Keep data records and perform data analysis for routine testing as assigned

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BS in biological sciences or relevant field with 5 + years of bench work experience or MS with 3 + years of bench work experience in laboratory settings
Experience with cell culture techniques and cell and molecular biology assays
Ability to independently conduct experimental procedures according to specified protocols and within the assigned workflows
Ability to precisely follow standard operating procedures
Ability to troubleshoot complex workflows and procedures
Rigorous attention to detail
Proficient communication skills
Ability to multitask and work in fast-paced environment
Ability to coordinate with other team members

Experience in handling mouse or human tissue
Experience with primary cells and organoid culture
Experience with co-culture models: Immuno Oncology is a plus
Experience working in a CLIA/CAP laboratory
Experience working in industry is a plus
Experience working in collaborative environment
Experience with ELISA, IF staining and imaging, FACS

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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.

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