Tempus AI · 14 hours ago
Translational Research Summer Associate
Chicago
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad
$35/hr - $35/hrTempus AI is a company focused on precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry. They are seeking a Translational Research Summer Associate to apply their academic skills to real-world projects and contribute to the development of AI-driven tools that enhance scientific and technological fields.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareMachine LearningMedicalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences
Work on comprehensive, value-added project(s) that help enhance the fields of science and technology
Collaborate with teams/colleagues in a fast-paced environment
Gain professional development & build relationships with peers from across the country
Develop an AI-driven agent to serve as a centralized repository for all completed Explore projects
Provide comprehensive summaries of TR Execution history including methodology, key findings, project-specific metadata, and business impact metrics
Develop a comprehensive framework to leverage Ambry Genetics germline data within our existing discovery ecosystem
Utilize a strong genomics background to ensure data integrity and the effective clinical application of germline findings
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in or recent graduate Master's or Ph.D program in Molecular Biology, Biostatistics/Statistical Genetics, Population Genetics, Cancer Genetics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or Computational Immunology
Highly proficient in R and/or RMarkdown (R Shiny experience is a bonus)
Previous experience working with large transcriptome and NGS data sets
Strong understanding of molecular data with some experience in integrative modeling of multi-modal clinical and omics data
Demonstrates the ability to synthesize findings from complex datasets and effectively interpret high-throughput data, showcasing a talent for identifying patterns, deriving actionable insights, and communicating results clearly to support data-driven decision-making
Goal orientation, self motivation, and drive to make a positive impact in healthcare
Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement by exhibiting curiosity, proactively seeking opportunities to enhance processes, and investigating solutions to challenges
A self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with others in a fast-paced environment is critical
Benefits
Relocation bonus to help offset some of the relocation costs
Resources to help you find housing
Incentive compensation
Restricted stock units
Medical and other benefits depending on the position
Company
Tempus AI
Tempus is making precision medicine a reality by applying AI in healthcare, deriving insights from our expansive library of clinical data and molecular data.
Founded in 2015
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.29BKey Investors
Ares ManagementGoogleBaillie Gifford
2025-06-30Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2025-02-19Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2024-06-14IPO
Leadership Team
Eric Lefkofsky
Founder and CEO
Shane Colley
CTO
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