senior machine learning Research Scientist ic · Posted May 14, 2026
$100,000 – $125,000
USD per year

About this role

Tempus is hiring a senior-level Research Scientist in the machine learning function as a remote position. Compensation is listed at $100,000–$125,000 per year.

Role
Research Scientist
Function
machine learning
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Remote (United States)
Work mode
Remote
Posted
May 14, 2026

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Job description

from Tempus careers

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 Senior Variant Scientist, Pod Supervisor who will interpret patients’ genetic data, prepare clinical reports, support related projects, and, in conjunction with other members of team leadership, supervise & lead other team members. 

Members of our Variant Science team work either Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday in order to best serve our patients. Schedules are determined based upon both individual preference and team needs. 

Please note that at this time we are specifically looking for a supervisor to fill a Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday role. 

Responsibilities Include

  • Up to 50% clinical case review: 

    • Accurately classify somatic and germline variants for solid tumor and liquid biopsy NGS panels.

    • 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. 

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