Anatomic Pathology Clinical Associate

TeMPus • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Anatomic Pathology Clinical Associate role at Tempus focuses on conducting preliminary pathology reviews and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance precision medicine through innovative laboratory practices. This position is integral to ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while participating in research and development projects that leverage AI and digital pathology techniques.

Requirements

• MD/DO with a current Illinois medical license and board-certification in Anatomic Pathology
• Minimum of 1-2 years of anatomic pathology sign out experience preferred, although exceptional recent trainee graduates are also welcome to apply
• Excellent managerial, organizational, reporting and communication skills
• Experience working in a regulated clinical laboratory environment (CLIA/CAP/NYSDOH/QSR)
• Experience ensuring compliance of a clinical laboratory to regulatory standards

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary pathology review (H&E review for specimen adequacy for NGS) for both research and clinical specimens
• Cover weekend NGS pathology review at least 1 Saturday per month
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team focused on answering key biological questions and keeping up with TMO (Tempus Molecular Ontology) cohorts
• Participate in research projects as well as lab innovation projects, including development of digital/remote pathology review and AI initiatives
• Perform specimen review on-site at the laboratory in downtown Chicago
• Assist AP Lab Director with maintaining CLIA/CAP compliance and proficiency testing requirements
• Handle contractor questions, scheduling, and other issues
• Participate in pathology laboratory coordinator (PLC) education and training, assisting with patient data abstraction as needed
• Participate in and potentially lead PLC pre-pathology review and pathology review workflow improvements
• Collaborate in creation and updating of standard operating procedure documentation and working instructions for PLCs and pathologists

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree