Translational Scientist II, Translational Research
Company: Tempus AI
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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. Translational
Scientist II, Translational Research With the advent of genomic
sequencing, we can finally decode and process our genetic makeup;
however, computer technology has had a limited impact in
healthcare. With the expansion of multi-modal healthcare data and
recent advancements in AI, that’s about to fundamentally change.
Tempus is a healthcare technology company at the forefront of that
change by leveraging data to improve patient lives. Tempus'
proprietary data and platform connect an entire ecosystem of
real-world data to deliver real-time, actionable insights to
physicians. Our data empowers researchers to better characterize
and understand disease, and to drive better outcomes through
precise, individualized care. The Translational Scientist II,
Translational Research will execute research projects for early
stage biopharmaceutical partners. This role involves performing
complex computational analyses, and providing interpreted insights
to guide decision-making for biopharma clients. The ideal candidate
will possess strong genomic analytical skills and the ability to
communicate complex scientific findings to various stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities: Independent Contribution: Independently
execute complex translational research projects integrating
molecular and clinical data from Tempus multimodal data platform to
derive real-world insights for biopharma partners Scientific
Communication: Present scientific findings clearly and meaningfully
to diverse sets of external stakeholders Continuous Improvement:
Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and advancements
in computational oncology research. Apply this knowledge to enhance
research methodologies and improve overall research quality on team
Qualifications: Education: PhD degree in a quantitative discipline
(e.g. Biostatistics/Statistical Genetics, Cancer Genetics,
Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computational Immunology or
similar) or, a PhD in Molecular Biology or Immunology combined with
a very strong record of computational biology. Alternatively an MSc
degree with 4 years of industry experience. Technical/Scientific
Skills: Highly proficient in R (ideally Rmd and/or RShiny)
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication
skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and
persuasively to diverse audiences. Preferred Skillsets/Background:
Strong understanding of molecular data and artificial intelligence
in drug discovery with experience in integrative modeling of
multi-modal clinical and omics data. Previous experience working
with large transcriptome and NGS data sets. Prior consulting and/or
client facing experience is highly desirable Ability to work
collaboratively in a team environment Thrive in a fast-paced
environment and willing to shift priorities seamlessly. Experience
with R package development. Strong peer-reviewed publication
record. Experience with: Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Scikit-learn,
Jupyter Notebooks, RStudio, R Package development, tidyverse,
ggplot, Git, matplotlib, seaborn, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, D3,
Plot.ly, Flask, Dask, Docker, AWS. Goal orientation, self
motivation, and drive to make a positive impact in healthcare. CHI:
$90,000-$135,000 NYC/SF: $100,000-$150,000 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.
Keywords: Tempus AI, Norwalk , Translational Scientist II, Translational Research, Science, Research & Development , New York City, Connecticut
