Lab Operations Associate I at Tempus

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

HealthcareIndustries

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
Ability to work assigned shift (e.g., Sat-Tues 1p-11:30p, Sun-Wed 9p-7:30a, Mon-Thurs 9p-7:30a)

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 (e.g., cleaning floors, cleaning labware, disposing of biohazard)
General lab maintenance and upkeep

Skills

LIMS

sample tracking

CAP regulations

CLIA compliance

laboratory SOPs

lab safety

biohazard disposal

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