Precision Medicine Lab Ops Associate

Tempus, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempus is seeking a Lab Operations Associate/Asset Archivist in Illinois to assist with sample movement, tracking, and storage within a CLIA/CAP compliant environment. The role supports multiple lab teams via LIMS, ensuring timely sample turnaround and adherence to safety protocols.

The candidate will perform routine workflows with minimal guidance, collaborate with the lab team, and help maintain lab cleanliness and general maintenance. 0-2+ years of lab experience is typical for this position.

Qualifications

• High School degree or GED required.
• 0-2+ years clinical laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of CAP regulations.
• Experience with laboratory SOPs and protocols.
• Comfort with laboratory safety and training.
• Demonstrates problem solving skills in the laboratory.
• Good communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sample movement and tracking throughout the laboratory.
• Manage working queues in our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for multiple lab teams.
• Assist with sample gathering and consolidation for project requests.
• Track and manage sample storage.
• Perform routine workflows without specific guidance.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the lab team to meet sample turnaround times.
• Maintain CLIA/CAP compliance through documentation assistance.
• Approach work with safety and diligence and follow safety requirements of the laboratory.
• Maintain lab cleanliness, i.e. cleaning floors, cleaning labware, disposing of biohazard.
• General lab maintenance and upkeep.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Tempus is seeking a Lab Operations Associate/Asset Archivist in Illinois to assist with sample movement, tracking, and storage within a CLIA/CAP compliant environment. The role supports multiple lab teams via LIMS, ensuring timely sample turnaround and adherence to safety protocols.

The candidate will perform routine workflows with minimal guidance, collaborate with the lab team, and help maintain lab cleanliness and general maintenance. 0-2+ years of lab experience is typical for this position.