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.
Please note: The shift for this position is Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday 8:00am-6:30pm onsite in Chicago.
What You’ll Do:
Operational management of the sample returns workflow, including staff scheduling, prioritizing workload, quality and compliance oversight and managing needs of a growing lab.
Assign and prioritize work activities to ensure team and individual goals are met.
Maintain quality standards in compliance with regulatory and organization policies and procedures. Identify and document occurrences that deviate from defined procedures.
Hiring, training, annual reviews, recognition, coaching, and corrective action for the accessioning team.
Audit LIMS reports daily to ensure all samples are processed in an appropriate time frame and with a high degree of accuracy.
Troubleshoot issues as they arise.
Analyze processes and continually make improvements to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and at least 3-5+ years experience working in a clinical field required
Highly organized and systematic, superb attention to detail and ability to complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
Demonstrated problem resolution and decision-making skills for operational and technical problems.
Proven success in a laboratory or corporate supervisory role, working with various levels of manager
Proven ability to learn new skills quickly and adapt to new processes smoothly.
Proven ability to communicate well across teams and functions.
CHI: $55,000-$65,000
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 3-5+ years experience working in a clinical field
- Highly organized with superb attention to detail and accuracy
- Demonstrated problem resolution and decision-making skills for operational and technical problems
- Proven success in a laboratory or corporate supervisory role
- Ability to learn new skills quickly and adapt to new processes
- Proven ability to communicate well across teams and functions
What the Team is Saying
Tempus AI Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision insurance are standard and employer‑verified, complemented by life/disability coverage, HSA/FSA, mental health resources, and EAP. Company materials and verified listings indicate these core benefits are well established as of mid‑2026.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation/Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays are explicitly offered on employer‑verified pages. Many roles are described as having flexible or unlimited PTO, though laboratory staff may follow separate policies.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — On‑site conveniences such as a cafeteria, stocked kitchens, and an on‑site barista are highlighted for select offices, alongside wellness initiatives, gym discounts, commuter benefits, and charitable matching. These day‑to‑day perks are emphasized on official culture/benefits pages and aligned third‑party summaries.
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What We Do
We bring together one of the world’s largest libraries of multimodal clinical and molecular data with a robust suite of AI tools to help physicians personalize care in real time, connect patients with therapies and clinical trials, and enable partners to accelerate discovery and development of new treatments. With ~8 million de-identified research records and 350+ petabytes of data, Tempus partners with more than half of U.S. oncologists and the majority of the top 20 global pharma companies. Our teams are pioneering work across oncology, neurology, psychiatry, cardiology, and beyond—transforming how care is delivered and therapies are developed. At Tempus, every role contributes to our mission: to help each patient benefit from the experiences of those who came before. For more information, visit tempus.com.
Why Work With Us
We’re looking for people who can change the world. People who question the status quo and refuse to shy away from tough problems. For builders who are never done building, and the learners who are never done learning. Passionate individuals with undying curiosity who want to take on one of the greatest challenges humanity has ever faced—head on.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Most of the team follows a hybrid policy, with some roles allowing for a fully remote arrangement and some roles being onsite only.
