Lab Operations Associate I

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📍 ChicagoFull time💰 USD 20+
Full time

About this role

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-Tues, Thurs-Fri 1p-11:30
Asset Archivist Mon-Tues, Thurs-Fri 1p-11:30

Illinois Pay: $20.25/hour


The expected salary range may vary for other locations. 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. 

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The listed salary for this Lab Operations Associate I position at tempus is USD 20+. This is an Full time role.
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This Lab Operations Associate I role at tempus is based in Chicago. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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This Lab Operations Associate I position at tempus was posted on Aug 7, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Lab Operations Associate I
tempus · 💰 USD 20+
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