Facilities Associate at Tempus

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Tempus Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment with an ability to handle time-sensitive and critical materials
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs
  • Great communication (email & phone) and interpersonal abilities for external providers as well as internal customers
  • Basic understanding of electrical systems
  • Experience using hand tools
  • Ability to work with cleaning supplies and chemicals with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Ability to multi-task and remain flexible to the changing needs of the business
  • Ability to stand, bend, reach, and lift repeatedly for extended periods of time
  • Remain in standing, walking, and bending position for extended periods of time

Responsibilities

  • Provide facilities support in a high-volume next-generation sequencing clinical laboratory
  • Monitor freezers, fridges, and incubators to ensure samples and reagents are being stored properly
  • Document all results and findings in order to satisfy regulatory requirements
  • Ensure all electrical, HVAC, and building facilities meet regulatory requirements
  • Check and ensure that facilities are clean
  • Assemble and move lab equipment and tables when necessary
  • Support QC team, as needed
  • Complete daily and routine maintenance on equipment, such as BSCs and fumehoods, as needed
  • Escort contractors and vendors to various areas of the lab to perform work/repairs as needed
  • Perform repairs on company equipment and appliances
  • Work with Tempus security team and building engineers on an as-needed basis
  • Assist with the cleanup of trash and debris from the lab space
  • Remove ice buildup inside Lab Freezers on a regular cadence
  • Assemble equipment, lab benches, chairs, and tables as needed

Skills

Facilities Maintenance
HVAC
Electrical Systems
Hand Tools
PPE
Biosafety Cabinets
Fume Hoods
Lab Equipment Assembly
Freezer Monitoring
Regulatory Documentation
Vendor Escort

Tempus

AI-driven healthcare data analysis platform

About Tempus

Tempus focuses on enhancing patient outcomes through the use of data and artificial intelligence in healthcare. The company offers a platform that analyzes medical data to provide insights for physicians, helping them make better treatment decisions. This platform also aids pharmaceutical and biotech companies in drug development by identifying new targets and assessing treatment effectiveness. For patients, Tempus identifies personalized therapy options, particularly in cancer care, where their research has shown increased opportunities for tailored treatments. They have developed a pan-cancer organoid platform and a liquid biopsy assay for profiling circulating tumor DNA. Tempus generates revenue by charging healthcare providers and companies for access to their platform and insights, setting them apart from competitors by their focus on personalized medicine and extensive cancer research.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$894.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
AI & Machine Learning, Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Relocation Assistance
Company Equity
Performance Bonus

Risks

Competition from partners like Genialis may lead to conflicts of interest.
Ambry Genetics acquisition could pose financial risks if synergies aren't realized.
Technical challenges may arise in integration with Flatiron's OncoEMR platform.

Differentiation

Tempus uses AI to analyze clinical and molecular data for precision medicine.
Their platform aids in personalized treatment decisions for cancer patients.
Tempus collaborates with biotech firms to enhance drug development using real-world data.

Upsides

Increased AI adoption in healthcare boosts Tempus' partnerships and collaborations.
Acquisition of Ambry Genetics expands Tempus' genetic testing capabilities.
Integration with Flatiron's OncoEMR enhances precision in cancer treatment plans.

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