Histology Assistant

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.

What you’ll do:

• Maintain laboratory equipment and record maintenance regularly

• Approach work with safety and diligence and follow safety requirements of the laboratory

• Perform routine workflows without specific guidance

• Reliably produce quality finished product

• Utilize automated stainer, automated coverslipper , and tissue processor.

• Track work completed using a custom Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

• Work collaboratively with other members of the Lab team to meet sample turnaround times

• General lab maintenance and upkeep

• Restock working areas

Qualifications:

• At least a High School degree or GED required

• Laboratory knowledge of CAP regulations

• Laboratory experience with laboratory SOPs and protocols

• Laboratory comfort with laboratory safety and training

• Demonstrates problem solving skills in the laboratory

• Good communication and organization skills 

Precautions:

• Job responsibilities include Xylene exposure. This exposure is monitored and kept within recommended guidelines. Individuals with respiratory conditions may need additional PPE.

Illinois Pay Rate: $23.00/hour

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.