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

Additional information

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)

Pay and benefits

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.