Clinical Lab Associate I

Tempus AI; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,014 - 32,778; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation

Restricted stock units

Medical benefits

Job summary

Tempus AI in Chicago is seeking a detail-oriented individual for a role focused on specimen handling and quality review. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, organizational skills, and adaptability to new processes.

The position offers a starting salary of $20.25 with opportunities for incentive compensation and benefits. Join our equal opportunity employer team and contribute to advancing the healthcare industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar work environment.
• Ability to learn new skills quickly.
• Computer proficiency with standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Handle specimen packaging and quality review.
• Assign samples to appropriate workstreams.
• Maintain relationships with laboratory staff.

Skills

Highly organized and systematic

Attention to detail

Initiative

Ability to work independently and in a team

Adaptability to new processes

Education

High school diploma or GED (Bachelor's Degree preferred)

Tools

Standard office software

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.

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: $20.25

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.