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.

With the advent of genomic sequencing, we have more data than ever before and Tempus has a mission to use our expertise to redefine how genomic data is used in clinical settings. Our laboratory processes thousands of clinical samples to obtain this genomic data in a regulated environment which needs to be maintained regularly while considering the sensitive nature of a laboratory environment. We are looking for a Facilities and Safety Associate who will be responsible for maintaining and upkeeping our lab facilities and ensuring compliance with regulatory safety standards. 

What You’ll Do:

• Provide facilities support in a high-volume next-generation sequencing clinical laboratory.
• Monitor freezers and fridges to ensure all are operating within defined parameters.
• Ensure all electrical, HVAC, and building facilities meet regulatory requirements.
• Complete daily and routine maintenance on equipment, such as BSCs and fume hoods, as needed.  Document all results and findings in order to satisfy regulatory requirements.
• Perform physical tasks such as the following:
• Assist with the cleanup of trash and debris from the lab space.
• Remove ice buildup inside Lab Freezers on a regular cadence.
• Assemble equipment, lab benches, chairs, and tables as needed.
• Perform repairs on non-technical equipment and appliances.
• Escort contractors and vendors to various areas of the lab to perform work/repairs as needed.
• Work with Tempus security team and building engineers on an as-needed basis to resolve facilities-related issues.
• Monitor compliance to safety policies and procedures and reporting of safety issues.
• Proactively identify and eliminate potential hazards in the laboratories and office space and recommend solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure proper use and disposal of chemicals and biohazardous materials from all lab areas per state and federal regulations and coordinate with external vendors for hazardous waste disposal.
• Lead the on-site safety committee and participate in company-wide Environmental Health and Safety meetings.

Must have:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle time-sensitive and critical materials
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Great communication (email & phone) and interpersonal abilities for external providers as well as internal customers
• Basic understanding of electrical systems
• Experience using hand tools
• Ability to work with cleaning supplies and chemicals with appropriate protective gear
• Ability to multi-task and remain flexible to the changing needs of the business
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, and lift repeatedly for extended periods of time
• Remain in standing, walking, and bending position for extended periods of time