Lab Operations Associate I
Company: Tempus AI
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
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.
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 Qualifications: ? High School degree or GED required ?
0-2 years clinical laboratory experience ? Laboratory ? 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 Candidates must be able to work the assigned
shift. Please note that shift assignment is based on technical
level, experience, and current business needs. Current Available
Shifts: Lab Operations Associate Mon-Thurs 7a-5:30p Asset Archivist
Wed-Sat 1p-11:30p Asset Archivist Tues-Friday 10am-8:30pm Illinois
Pay: $20.25/hour The expected salary range above is applicable if
the role is performed from Illinois and may vary for other
locations (California, Colorado, New York). Actual salary may vary
based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range
of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted
stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the
basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.
Keywords: Tempus AI, Chicago , Lab Operations Associate I, Science, Research & Development , Chicago, Illinois
