Biotech Lab Operations Leader

Tempus AI; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempus Biological Modeling is seeking an Operations Specialist to accelerate laboratory operations and academic research partnerships. This role will coordinate samples and data across workflows, design process improvements, and support audits to ensure compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences, is highly proficient with office and PM tools, and has strong organizational and analytical skills. 1–3 years in life sciences is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences or similar is required.
• Highly proficient with office software (Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Atlassian, and other PM tools).
• Exceptional organizational skills and superb attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with ability to prioritize and complete tasks accurately.
• Exceptional analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred candidates have 1–3 years in life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement process and workflow improvements for project completion.
• Coordinate sample and data across multiple workflows and pipelines.
• Summarize and present key quality performance metrics to leadership and assist in creating CLIA/CAP SOPs.
• Assist management with CLIA/CAP audits and inspections.
• Coordinate and lead external academic collaboration project meetings.
• Oversee storage integrity, including -80°C/-20°C freezers, LN2, gases, 4°C fridges, and flammable/corrosive storage cabinets.
• Support lab operations with biohazard waste.
• Inventory quality control.
• Manage incoming/outgoing specimen and reagent shipments.
• Partner with Equipment Quality Control to conduct IQ/OQ/PQ and maintain audit-ready documentation across instrumentation.

Skills

Office software

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Atlassian

Project management tools

Education

Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences

Job description

Tempus Biological Modeling is seeking an Operations Specialist to accelerate laboratory operations and academic research partnerships. This role will coordinate samples and data across workflows, design process improvements, and support audits to ensure compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences, is highly proficient with office and PM tools, and has strong organizational and analytical skills. 1–3 years in life sciences is preferred.