Clinical Lab Associate I: Precise Sample Handling

Tempus AI, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Stock options

Incentive compensation

Job summary

Tempus AI, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented candidate to manage sample handling, quality review, and chain-of-custody hand-offs. You will unpack samples, review requirements, and ensure accurate specimen handling from receipt to assignment. You’ll work within established procedures and may participate in UAT and special projects.

The role emphasizes organization, independent task execution, and collaboration within a high-level team to support critical diagnostics work at Tempus AI, Inc.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Relevant experience in a similar work environment.
• Highly organized with superb attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work as part of a high-level team while independently handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Unpack samples and review initial quality and requirements.
• Handle specimens from package receipt to chain of custody hand-off.
• Assign samples to the appropriate workstream.
• Adhere to department procedures and participate in UAT and special projects.

Skills

Sample handling

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Office software

Job description

Tempus AI, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented candidate to manage sample handling, quality review, and chain-of-custody hand-offs. You will unpack samples, review requirements, and ensure accurate specimen handling from receipt to assignment. You’ll work within established procedures and may participate in UAT and special projects.

The role emphasizes organization, independent task execution, and collaboration within a high-level team to support critical diagnostics work at Tempus AI, Inc.