Lab Operations Associate I

Tempus

Tempus

Operations
Chicago, IL, USA
USD 20.25-20.25 / hour
Posted on May 7, 2025

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.

What You’ll Do:

What You’ll Do:

Assist with sample movement and tracking throughout the laboratory

Manage working queues in our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for

multiple lab teams

Assist with sample gathering and consolidation for project requests

Track and manage sample storage

Perform routine workflows without specific guidance

Work collaboratively with other members of the lab team to meet sample turnaround

times

Work to maintain CLIA/CAP compliance through documentation assistance

Approach work with safety and diligence and follow safety requirements of the laboratory

Maintain lab cleanliness, i.e. cleaning floors, cleaning labware, disposing of biohazard

General lab maintenance and upkeep

Qualifications:

● High School degree or GED required

● 0-2+ years clinical laboratory experience

Laboratory:

○ Knowledge of CAP regulations

○ Experience with laboratory SOPs and protocols

○ Comfort with laboratory safety and training

○ Demonstrates problem solving skills in the laboratory

○ Good communication and organization skills

Illinois Pay Range - $20.25/hr - $20.25/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.