Lab Operations Associate I
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
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 Sunday to Wednesday 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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Ambry delivers high-quality, accessible genetic testing for hereditary cancer and exome sequencing for rare disease. A trusted lab for 25 years.