Translational Research Summer Associate

Location: Chicago

Time Type: Full time

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.

Tempus is seeking a highly qualified advanced-degree Translational Research Summer Associate to work with us for the summer of 2026. We are looking for people who can change the world.

Our goal is to provide you with a comprehensive overview of what it’s like to work at Tempus and the chance to have a true impact. We hope that at the end of your internship, you leave with a deeper understanding and appreciation for Tempus’ profound goals and mission;  to connect 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.

As a Summer Intern at Tempus, you will:

• 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 

Anticipated Summer Project(s):

• Project #1: Develop an AI-driven agent to serve as a centralized repository for all completed Explore projects. This tool will provide comprehensive summaries of TR Execution history including methodology, key findings, project-specific metadata, and business impact metrics, enabling the team to quickly surface historical insights and scale existing knowledge.

• Project #2: Develop a comprehensive framework to leverage Ambry Genetics germline data within our existing discovery ecosystem, utilizing a strong genomics background to ensure data integrity and the effective clinical application of germline findings.

Qualifications:

• 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. Be ready to fly the plane as you’re still building it!

Additional Details:

• You will spend 9 or 11  weeks working in our Chicago office. The internship will be a hybrid, onsite 3 days/week with the option to work remotely the remaining days.

• The program will start in early June and run through August.

• A competitive hourly wage will be provided for the summer employment and a relocation bonus to help offset some of the relocation costs and resources to help you find housing.

CHI: $35/HR

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.