Variant Scientist
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What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
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How old is it?
Posted 3d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-09-28). Last seen at its source just now.
We have tracked this listing since 28 Sep 2026 (3 days). The employer's own board has carried it every time we have read it, most recently just now.
Is it remote?
The listing says yes
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Who may apply?
Illinois
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Pay
$85k–100k/yr
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The listing
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.
We are looking for a Variant Scientist who will work with our Clinical Teams on patient molecular reports for clinical utility.
Please note: The Variant Science team works either Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday.
Responsibilities Include:
Accurately classify somatic and germline variants for liquid biopsy, panel tests, and whole exome NGS sequencing
Utilize a variety of in-house software tools to analyze clinical molecular data
Read and interpret scientific literature and curate relevant findings in a clear, concise, and precise manner
Summarize somatic and inherited genetic test results to generate high quality clinical reports
Perform critical quality control functions for molecular reports that complies with quality management programs and standard operating procedures
Support improvements for current assays and processes
Curate variants, genes, and diseases for scientific and clinical relevance
May train junior team members
Preferred Qualifications:
MS or PhD degree in Cancer Genetics, Human Genetics, or Biological Sciences
Prior experience in a diagnostic laboratory, clinical report writing, and familiarity with human mutation databases, genome browsers, and HGVS nomenclature is preferred. Oncology experience strongly preferred
Must have utmost attention to detail, excellent communication, and writing skills
Ability to accurately follow formal documentation and protocols
Ability to work in both an individual and group setting. Must be flexible and able to adjust priorities according to workload or management needs.
Illinois Pay Range: $85,000-100,000
CA/NY Pay Range: $85,000-100,000
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.