Clinical Lab Associate I
- LocationChicago
- Work typeOn-site
- Salary42.12k USD a year
- EmploymentFull-time
- Posted30 October 2026
- SourceTempus's careers page (Workday)
Live checkFirst seen 5 days ago; still listed on Tempus's careers page 2 h ago.
At a glance
- EducationHigh school diploma
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About the 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.
Priority Shifts - Monday-Friday (4:00pm-12:30am) and Monday-Friday (12:30pm-9:00pm)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for unpacking and initial sample quality and requirement review.
- Responsible for specimen handling from package receipt, order creation and accessioning to chain of custody hand-off.
- Responsible for accurate assignment of samples to the appropriate workstream.
- Responsible for adhering to department procedures.
- Participates in UAT and special projects.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with other laboratory employees
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED. (Bachelor’s Degree is preferred)
- Relevant experience in a similar work environment
- Highly organized and systematic, superb attention to detail and ability to complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
- Show initiative and ability to work as part of a high-level team while working independently on mission-critical tasks.
- Proven ability to learn new skills quickly and adapt to new processes smoothly.
- Computer proficiency with equivalent knowledge of standard software and general familiarity of standard office equipment and technology.
CHI: $20.25
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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