Life Sciences Sequencing Operations Specialist

Tempus; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation

Restricted stock units

Medical and other benefits

Job summary

Tempus is seeking an Operations Associate for Life Sciences Sequencing in Chicago. The role focuses on coordinating samples, improving workflows, and maintaining accurate project documentation.

You will serve as a primary contact for clinical sites, manage study logistics, and support SFDC/LIMS issue resolution. Ideal candidates have a background in biology or related fields, strong organizational skills, and experience collaborating with multiple internal teams to meet timelines and budgets.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with strong proactive communication and highly organized.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet project timelines.
• Experience with healthcare tech or life sciences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Life Sciences Sequencing Operations by managing customer account activities and preparing client materials.
• Coordinate with lab, report generation, order processing, finance, and customer success teams to move samples efficiently.
• Review LIMS entries and escalate recurring issues to the Manager for resolution.

Skills

Customer management

Project coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Biology/biotechnology background or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Looker

Google Suite

Slack

Excel

Job description

Tempus is seeking an Operations Associate for Life Sciences Sequencing in Chicago. The role focuses on coordinating samples, improving workflows, and maintaining accurate project documentation.

You will serve as a primary contact for clinical sites, manage study logistics, and support SFDC/LIMS issue resolution. Ideal candidates have a background in biology or related fields, strong organizational skills, and experience collaborating with multiple internal teams to meet timelines and budgets.