Lab Operations Associate I: Precision Medicine Lab Support

Tempus; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempus is hiring in Illinois to support precision medicine initiatives. The role involves moving and tracking samples, managing LIMS queues across lab teams, and assisting with sample gathering for projects at Tempus labs in Chicago.

You will help track storage, perform routine workflows, and ensure safety and compliance. Working with the lab team to meet turnaround times, you will maintain cleanliness and labware while following SOPs and CAP regulations.

Qualifications

• Good communication and organization are essential.
• Demonstrates problem solving in the lab setting.
• Comfort with laboratory safety and training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sample movement and tracking in the laboratory.
• Manage working queues in the LIMS for multiple lab teams.
• Assist with sample gathering and consolidation for project requests.
• Track and manage sample storage.
• Perform routine workflows with minimal guidance.
• Collaborate with the lab team to meet turnaround times.
• Support CLIA/CAP compliance through documentation.
• Follow safety requirements of the laboratory.
• Maintain lab cleanliness and dispose of biohazards.
• General lab maintenance and upkeep.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CAP regulations

Laboratory SOPs

Lab safety training

Job description

Tempus is hiring in Illinois to support precision medicine initiatives. The role involves moving and tracking samples, managing LIMS queues across lab teams, and assisting with sample gathering for projects at Tempus labs in Chicago.

You will help track storage, perform routine workflows, and ensure safety and compliance. Working with the lab team to meet turnaround times, you will maintain cleanliness and labware while following SOPs and CAP regulations.