Operations Analyst, Life Sciences Sequencing

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Operations Analyst, Life Sciences Sequencing

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.

The Life Sciences Client Management Operations team oversees sequencing and companion diagnostic projects and process improvement for Tempus’ Life Sciences collaborations. The position supports relationships with Tempus’ Laboratory,  Bioinformatics, Product, Engineering, and Data Science teams, as well as Life Sciences partner companies’ project teams.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Support Tempus Operations Sequencing team in collecting key metrics across internal stakeholders. 
  • Coordinate, in partnership with the project manager, to ensure samples are moving appropriately through the lab and flagging samples at risk.  
  • Aggregate data and assist in providing proactive, detailed client-facing materials for the client touchpoints and other meetings. 
  • Support escalation and resolution of critical project related issues.
  • Coordinate with clinical trial sites, physicians, and clients to anticipate and complete requests in regards to sampe procurement, timelines, sequencing timelines, and deliverables.  
  • Maintain clean, high-quality collateral and ensure organized documentation.
  • Contribute ideas and expertise to organizational initiatives to enhance product offerings across Tempus teams.

Desired Candidate Profile

  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple competing tasks across projects, clients, and internal Tempus teams.
  • Strong proactive communication skills and comfort with presenting technical information and process workflow.
  • Creative mindset in order to problem solve, comfort with ambiguity and confidence to ask key questions 
  • Commitment to the success of the team; brings a collaborative attitude
  • Skillful at working both independently and in team settings and comfortable with a fast-paced environment. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated interest in the ‘business’ side of science through prior professional or extracurricular experiences. 
  • Prior work in industries (1+ year) related to Life Sciences, genomic sequencing, or oncology is a plus.
  • Degree or relevant experience in cancer biology, molecular biology, immunology, bioengineering, computational biology, or related fields are highly preferred.
  • Advanced skills in Google suite, Slack, Microsoft Office (especially Excel).

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An Insider's view of Tempus AI

What’s the vibe like in the office?

The casual setting here in the Chicago office makes everyone less intimidating and more approachable. It's nice to be in an environment where our day-to-day work actually makes a difference, I feel valued. Tempus is also great at welcoming everyone with different backgrounds.

Alexis

Clinical Lab Associate

How do you collaborate with other teams in the company?

I collaborate with various hiring teams on a daily basis. Through weekly meetings, strategic planning, events, and messaging, hiring teams and I have built a collaborative hiring process and have become trusted partners to bring top talent to Tempus. We rely on honest communication, shared goals, and the right tools to set us up for success!

Emma

Recruiter

What makes someone successful on your team?

We value creativity in ideation, autonomy in execution, and a healthy tendency to always question the status quo.

Ash

Lead Data Scientist

What are some things you learned at the company?

One of the things that molded my growth was seeing how much thought goes into the decisions, and how much leadership seeks feedback from the people around them, to help understand the impact of decision-making. Just being a sponge in the room is inspiring. I adapted the styles of many leaders here and use that to create my own leadership style.

Anita

Laboratory Operations Manager

What are Tempus AI Perks + Benefits

Tempus AI Benefits Overview

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Commuter Benefits
Parental Leave
Charitable Matching Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet Insurance
Company Cafeteria with Breakfast, Lunch & Grab & Go Options
Stocked Kitchen with Snacks
On-Site Barista
Discounted Gym Membership
Discounted Divvy Membership
Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives
Team & Company Outings

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Hybrid work model
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Highly diverse management team
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
Company equity
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
All staff in Tempus’ laboratories are subject to Tempus’ separate laboratory PTO policies.
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Flexible time off
Bereavement leave benefits
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Recreational clubs
Relocation assistance
Meditation space
Mother's room
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education available during work hours

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