Operations Associate, Assay Development

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.

We are looking for an Operations Associate **who will work with our cross-functional team to support the development and launch of new assays in our Genomics business.

What You’ll Do

• Support multiple large-scale assay development and implementation projects simultaneously, closely tracking relative priorities and timelines for each to ensure key milestones are met.

• Own and maintain meticulous project documentation, including project plans, testing plans, status reports, and meeting notes to ensure clarity and alignment across all teams.

• Create and implement comprehensive end-to-end, scenario, and user acceptance test plans, coordinating with cross-functional groups (Lab Operations, Product, Engineering, Customer Success, and others) to ensure successful implementation of new or improved assays and workflows.

• Track and report on project statuses, timelines, and risks to team leadership.

• Facilitate communication between teams, ensuring dependencies are understood and project information is shared effectively.

• Organize thorough hypercare plans to ensure the success of a product immediately following its implementation.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes and workflows.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Qualifications:**

• 2+ years of experience in a project management, project coordination, or similar role.

• Experience working as part of a larger, cross-functional team to support complex initiatives.

• Proven track record of setting and achieving high personal standards of performance.

• Exceptionally organized and systematic, with a superb attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and thorough documentation.

• Persistent and resilient, with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly iterative environment while juggling multiple priorities.

• Experience with product planning and/or user acceptance testing strongly preferred.

• Superior interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

• An appetite for success and a desire to contribute to continuous process improvement.

• $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.