Lab Operations Associate I

$19 - $20/Yr

Tempus - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Tempus is at the forefront of precision medicine, leveraging recent advancements in technology to enhance clinical care through AI. Our proprietary platform connects a comprehensive ecosystem of real-world evidence, delivering real-time, actionable insights to physicians. This enables them to provide the right treatments for the right patients at the right time.

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
• Work to 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Incentive compensation
• Restricted stock units
• Medical benefits
• Other benefits depending on the position