Lab Operations Associate
Tempus - chicago, IL
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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. What You'll Do: 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 #LI-AW1 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. Additionally, for remote roles open to individuals in unincorporated Los Angeles - including remote roles- Tempus reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: engaging positively with customers and other employees; accessing confidential information, including intellectual property, trade secrets, and protected health information; and appropriately handling such information in accordance with legal and ethical standards. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Created: 2024-10-29