Pathology Lab Coordinator I

Tempus, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,106 - 55,614; Full time

Job summary

Tempus, Inc. is seeking a Pathology Lab Coordinator to optimize collaboration between our laboratory and pathologists, ensuring accurate data capture from patient documents and supporting pathology workflows.

The role requires strong organizational skills and a proactive mindset to support mission-critical tasks. This position involves coordinating with multiple teams, maintaining precise testing workflows, and communicating effectively in a fast-paced environment to advance precision medicine

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in a Biological Science (including anatomy/molecular biology)
• Prior pathology or histotechnology lab experience, with anatomy experience highly preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology is highly preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining professionalism
• Ability to communicate effectively with teams across Tempus in person and by email
• Highly organized and systematic with superb attention to detail and accuracy
• Show initiative in a fast-paced environment
• Desire to work as part of a high-level team while working independently on mission-critical tasks
• Strong note-taking skills and/or experience transcribing spoken word to text
• General office equipment and software knowledge, including MacOS

Responsibilities

• Coordinate between lab, pathologists, and business teams across Tempus
• Abstract clinical data accurately from patient documents
• Support workflows including pathology review and IHC review
• Serve as a liaison between the Pathology team and other Tempus teams
• Industrialize team operational processes with creative thinking
• Troubleshoot, audit progress, and reconcile lab specimens

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Initiative

Transcription

MacOS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Science

Job description

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry? 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.

We are looking for a Pathology Lab Coordinator who will be responsible for the coordination between our lab, pathologists, and business teams across Tempus.

Responsibilities

• Work with pathologists and histotechnologists to ensure efficient patient testing workflows for clinical specimens.
• Abstract clinical data accurately and efficiently from patient documents.
• Support multiple workflows including pathology review and IHC review.
• Serve as a liaison between the Pathology team and other teams across Tempus.
• Utilize creative thinking to industrialize team operational processes.
• Responsible for troubleshooting, auditing sample progress, and reconciling lab specimens.

Qualifications

• 4‑year college degree in a Biological Science, including courses in anatomy and/or molecular biology.
• Prior pathology or histotechnology lab experience, with anatomy experience highly preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology highly preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining professionalism.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teams across Tempus in person and by email.
• Highly organized and systematic, with superb attention to detail and ability to complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
• Show initiative in a fast‑paced environment.
• Desire to work as part of a high‑level team while working independently on mission‑critical tasks.
• Strong note‑taking skills and/or experience transcribing spoken word to text.
• General office equipment and software knowledge and computer proficiency, including MacOS.

Shift Schedule

• Wed‑Sat (9am‑7:30pm)
• Tues‑Wed/Fri‑Sat (9am‑7:30pm)

Salary

CHI: $23.25 per hour. The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from Illinois and may vary for other locations (California, Colorado, NewYork). Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.

EEO Statement

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.