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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.
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 seeking a highly motivated and capable senior bioinformatics software scientist focused towards software and algorithm development and project management. This position requires experience with scientific programming, relational data systems, and algorithms development. Top candidates will also have experience managing software projects within a clinical setting and extensive experience with genomics data.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure robust CI/CD patterns for clinical software and perform software verification for release and development.
Develop software to enable scientists and engineers to access, analyze, and visualize bioinformatics data in a robust and efficient manner.
Ensure high-quality analysis through on-going testing and verification of clinical pipelines and software.
Develop tools to streamline creation and usage of scientific data across all teams and applications.
Collaborate with subject matter experts, e.g., product, engineering, to design and maintain systems supporting medical devices and clinical pipelines.
Work in interdisciplinary groups of scientists, engineers, and product developers to translate research into clinically actionable insights for our clients.
Produce high quality and detailed documentation for all projects.
Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced bioinformatics analyses to support research and development goals.
Support a team of bioinformatics scientists and analysts, providing technical guidance and professional development.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., biology, clinical, data science, software engineering) to define project requirements and deliverables.
Develop and execute bioinformatics strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
Evaluate, implement, and optimize computational tools, pipelines, and workflows for large-scale omics data analysis.
Present findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and internal stakeholders.
Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in bioinformatics, computational biology, and oncology
Assist in resource and project planning as needed.
Required Experience:
Must have one of the following:
PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Masters in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience) and at 3+ years of relevant experience.
7+ years of relevant experience in bioinformatics
Proficiency in programming languages and technology, including or similar to:
Python, Typescript
Databases: SQL or BigQuery
Software containers, e.g., Docker
Cloud computing, e.g., GCP or AWS
Strong software development development skills
Project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience presenting to executive audiences.
Preferred:
2+ years experience in a leadership or management role role
Critical thinking and creativity to approach solutions
Experience with software testing and application development
Experience in cancer genetics, immunology, or molecular biology
Experience working with next-generation sequencing data
Experience with Nextflow
Self-driven and works well in interdisciplinary teams
Experience interfacing with both scientific and engineering teams
CHI: $85,000-$130,000
NYC/SF: $100,000-$145,000
The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from Illinois and may vary for other locations (California, Colorado, 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.
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.
