Tempus
Clinical Lab Associate I
Chicago · Full-time · Posted Oct 19, 2026
- Experience
- Relevant experience in a similar work environment; no number of years specified.
- Education
- High school diploma or GED; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
About the job
Handles incoming clinical specimens, reviews sample quality, creates orders and accession records, and routes samples to the appropriate laboratory workstream.
What you'll do
- Unpack specimens and perform initial sample quality and requirement reviews; manage handling from receipt through accessioning and chain-of-custody hand-off.
- Assign samples to the appropriate workstream and follow department procedures.
- Participate in UAT and special projects, and maintain effective relationships with laboratory employees.
What they ask for
- High school diploma or GED.
- Relevant experience in a similar work environment.
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and accuracy; able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Computer proficiency, familiarity with standard office equipment, and ability to learn and adapt to new processes.
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s Degree
Pay
$20.25 (base salary; pay period not specified)
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