Pathology Lab Coordinator I (On-site, Chicago)

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 a Pathology Lab Coordinator who will be responsible for the coordination between our lab, pathologists, and business teams across Tempus

What You’ll Do

• Work with pathologists and histotechnologists to ensure efficient patient testing workflows for clinical specimens

• Abstract clinical data accurately and efficiently from patient documents

• Support multiple workflows including pathology review and IHC review

• Serve as a liaison between Pathology team and other teams across Tempus

• Utilize creative thinking to industrialize team operational processes

• Responsible for troubleshooting, auditing sample progress, and reconciliation of lab specimens

• Expected to follow all lab protocols

Qualifications

• 4 year college degree, in a Biological Science, including classes in anatomy and/or molecular biology

• Prior Pathology or Histotechnology Lab experience, with anatomy experience highly preferred

• Knowledge of medical terminology is highly preferred

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining professionalism

• Ability to communicate effectively with teams across Tempus in person and email.

• Highly organized and systematic, superb attention to detail and ability to complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy

• Show initiative in a fast paced environment

• Desire to work as part of a high-level team while working independently on mission-critical tasks

• Strong note taking skills and/or experience transcribing spoken word to text

• General office equipment and software knowledge and computer proficiency, including Mac OS

• Candidates must be able to work the assigned shift. Please note that shift assignment is based on technical level, experience, and current business needs.

• Su (8am-6:30pm), M/W/Th (9am-7:30pm)

• CHI: $23.25

• 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.