Histotechnologist I

Tempus AI • Chicago, IL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry? Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. 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.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree
• HT or HTL Certification preferred
• Familiarity with Leica automation and associated laboratory software
• Laboratory knowledge of CAP regulations
• Experience with pathology laboratory SOPs and protocols
• Comfort with laboratory safety and training
• Demonstrates problem solving skills in the laboratory
• Good communication and organization skills

Nice To Haves

• Ability to use cryostat, tissue processors and stainers

Responsibilities

• Preparation of both unstained and routine hematoxylin and eosin stained slides from formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue blocks
• Maintain laboratory equipment and perform troubleshooting independently
• Approach work with safety and diligence and follow safety requirements of the laboratory
• Performs routine assignments without specific guidance
• Reliably produce quality finished product
• Accurate documentation in accordance with standard operating procedures and study protocols
• Assist in the development of standard operating procedures for new instruments and products
• Collaborate with other members of the Tempus pathology laboratory
• Collaborate with in-house pathologists for slide quality review

Benefits

• incentive compensation
• restricted stock units
• medical and other benefits depending on the position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree