Quality Control Technologist I-II

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:
● Work within a cutting-edge genomics workflow to provide quality control support in a
high-volume clinical molecular laboratory.
● Help create and implement new equipment functionality for use by Tempus R&D and
clinical lab staff while maintaining CLIA/CAP/NYS-DOH/ISO compliance.
● Complete Performance Qualifications (PQs), Preventive Maintenance (PM), relocation,
and routine maintenance for all clinically approved molecular laboratory equipment.
● Collect and help analyze metrics.
● Investigate equipment related issues and help facilitate and implement corrective and
preventative actions.
● Interact with lab management and personnel to provide training, troubleshoot issues,
and prioritize QC tasks.
● Report significant findings/deviations and system deficiencies to lab management, as
appropriate.
● Update SOPs and equipment records within the document control system, including
creation/ revision/ review of internal SOPs and other quality documentation.
● Create and review protocols and qualification summaries.
● Support the Lab QC team with reagent and documentation tasks as needed.
● Monitor and respond to laboratory temperature excursions.
Qualifications:
● Highly organized and systematic, superb attention to detail and ability to complete tasks
with a high degree of accuracy.
● Proven ability to learn new skills quickly and adapt to new processes smoothly.
● BS in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological
science.
○ Prefer 1 year previous experience in a molecular lab or with laboratory liquid
handlers.
● Moderate experience with Microsoft Excel and/ or Google Sheets.
● Previous experience in a clinical lab regulated by CAP/ CLIA/ NYS/ ISO is highly
desirable.
● Good time management skills.

CHI: $23-$26

The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from Illinois and may vary for other locations (California, Colorado, New York). 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.