Clinical Lab Associate I

Tempus, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full range of benefits including medical and incentive compensation

Job summary

Tempus, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Lab Associate I in Chicago to manage sample handling and quality checks in a fast-paced laboratory environment. The role demands a high school diploma (GED) or Bachelor’s degree, along with relevant experience and superb organizational skills.

Responsibilities include overseeing specimen handling and adhering to department procedures, while fostering effective relationships with laboratory staff. A competitive salary of $20.25/hour is offered, along with a full range of benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• Relevant experience in a similar work environment is needed.
• Highly organized and systematic with superb attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for unpacking and initial sample quality and requirement review.
• Manage specimen handling from package receipt to chain of custody hand-off.
• Assign samples accurately to the appropriate workstream.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Teamwork

Adaptability

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

## Clinical Lab Associate IApplylocations: Chicagotime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR202600490**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.****Duties and Responsibilities:***** Responsible for unpacking and initial sample quality and requirement review.* Responsible for specimen handling from package receipt, order creation and accessioning to chain of custody hand-off.* Responsible for accurate assignment of samples to the appropriate workstream.* Responsible for adhering to department procedures.* Participates in UAT and special projects.* Build and maintain effective relationships with other laboratory employees****Minimum Qualifications:***** High school diploma or GED. (Bachelor’s Degree is preferred)* Relevant experience in a similar work environment* Highly organized and systematic, superb attention to detail and ability to complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy.* Show initiative and ability to work as part of a high-level team while working independently on mission-critical tasks.* Proven ability to learn new skills quickly and adapt to new processes smoothly.* Computer proficiency with equivalent knowledge of standard software and general familiarity of standard office equipment and technology.CHI: $20.25The 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.