Director, Process Engineering and Automation

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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 Director to lead our Process Engineering and Automation team.

What you’ll do:

  • Provide solutions to highly complex problems and apply a high degree of ingenuity, creativity and innovation
  • Deliver regular updates to Sr Director, Clinical Lab Operations to summarize team performance, productivity, instrument downtime, etc.
  • Develop and implement workflows for new assays and improve existing assays through application of Lean / Six Sigma processes
  • Resolve technical, instrument, or unexpected tests results and ensure corrective actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
  • Ensure all hardware and instrumentation used in clinical processing is validated and maintained according to manufacturer specifications as well as CAP, CLIA, NYS, and FDA regulations as applicable
  • Oversee investigations into nonconformance events, root-cause analyses, corrective and preventive actions, and generate process improvement initiatives as a result
  • Revise standard operating procedures when processes are updated
  • Provide technical direction, mentoring, and professional guidance to laboratory employees
  • Ensure on-site technical support is available for all automated systems and platforms with off-hours remote support
  • Ensure routine preventative maintenance is completed on time and within specifications for all automated instrumentation
  • Coordinate training for Tempus personnel with third-party vendors for routine maintenance and support of laboratory equipment
  • Coordinate on-site service visits from third-party support engineers as needed
  • Enhance existing and develop new automated workflows
  • Install, test and control new versions of automated protocols on applicable instrumentation across labs and across sites as necessary
  • Provide training and documentation for new or modified workflows to end users
  • Author technical documents: SOPs, Work Instructions, IQs, OQs, PQs, Change Controls
  • Participate in deployment activities to roll out new instrumentation and processes to clinical laboratories
  • Collect, collate and report on data pertaining to platform reliability and instrument downtime. Monitor instrument performance and suggest efficiency improvements
  • Other duties as periodically assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

  • BS in the Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Engineering, or related disciplines
  • At least 10 years of experience in process engineering, automation, or other relevant areas
  • Experience with Next Generation Sequencing highly desirable
  • Knowledge of CLIA, CAP, NYS, and FDA guidelines highly desirable
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to delegate tasks to others
  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment
  • Self-driven and works well in an interdisciplinary team with minimal direction
  • Strong desire to build products that will save lives and change the course of cancer 


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Location

Our Chicago office is located in downtown River North. Right on the river and close to neighborhoods like Fulton Market, Central Business District, Lincoln Park, and Streeterville, it's a lively area with convenient transportation access and is home to many bars, restaurants, and coffee shops.

An Insider's view of Tempus AI

What’s the vibe like in the office?

The casual setting here in the Chicago office makes everyone less intimidating and more approachable. It's nice to be in an environment where our day-to-day work actually makes a difference, I feel valued. Tempus is also great at welcoming everyone with different backgrounds.

Alexis

Clinical Lab Associate

How do you collaborate with other teams in the company?

I collaborate with various hiring teams on a daily basis. Through weekly meetings, strategic planning, events, and messaging, hiring teams and I have built a collaborative hiring process and have become trusted partners to bring top talent to Tempus. We rely on honest communication, shared goals, and the right tools to set us up for success!

Emma

Recruiter

How does the company support your career growth?

I am always looking for the next opportunity to grow my career, and Tempus has a wealth of opportunities in many departments. Through emerging leaders programs and ongoing conversations with my managers, Tempus has always been supportive in guiding me to find work that is fun, interesting, and maximizes my potential.

Aaron

Senior Operations Manager

What are some things you learned at the company?

One of the things that molded my growth was seeing how much thought goes into the decisions, and how much leadership seeks feedback from the people around them, to help understand the impact of decision-making. Just being a sponge in the room is inspiring. I adapted the styles of many leaders here and use that to create my own leadership style.

Anita

Laboratory Operations Manager

What are Tempus AI Perks + Benefits

Tempus AI Benefits Overview

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Commuter Benefits
Parental Leave
Charitable Matching Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet Insurance
Company Cafeteria with Breakfast, Lunch & Grab & Go Options
Stocked Kitchen with Snacks
On-Site Barista
Discounted Gym Membership
Discounted Divvy Membership
Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives
Team & Company Outings

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Hybrid work model
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Highly diverse management team
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
Company equity
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
All staff in Tempus’ laboratories are subject to Tempus’ separate laboratory PTO policies.
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Flexible time off
Bereavement leave benefits
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Recreational clubs
Relocation assistance
Meditation space
Mother's room
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education available during work hours

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