Automation & Instrumentation Specialist, Clinical Lab

Tempus; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempus in Chicago is seeking an Equipment Application Scientist to support real-time lab automation in a CLIA/CAP environment. You will repair/adjust software settings for automated workflows, support liquid handlers, and coordinate with third-party engineers across multiple sites.

You’ll help implement new equipment functionality, complete PQs, collect metrics, investigate issues, train staff, and keep SOPs up to date, while ensuring quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or Life Science with 2–6 years in automation programming.
• Experience in CAP/CLIA NYS-regulated clinical lab is desirable.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Repair/adjust/update software settings for existing automated workflows in a clinical lab.
• Provide technical support for liquid handlers and lab instrumentation; coordinate with third-party engineers.
• Coordinate maintenance of instrumentation with Clinical Lab, QC and Lab Automation teams.
• Help implement new equipment functionality for Tempus R&D and clinical staff while ensuring compliance.
• Complete PQs for clinically approved molecular laboratory equipment.
• Collect and analyze equipment metrics; investigate issues and implement corrective actions.
• Train lab personnel, manage QC tasks, and update SOPs and equipment records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Learning agility

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or Life Science

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Tempus in Chicago is seeking an Equipment Application Scientist to support real-time lab automation in a CLIA/CAP environment. You will repair/adjust software settings for automated workflows, support liquid handlers, and coordinate with third-party engineers across multiple sites.

You’ll help implement new equipment functionality, complete PQs, collect metrics, investigate issues, train staff, and keep SOPs up to date, while ensuring quality and compliance.