Histology Assistant

Tempus AI, Inc.

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Chicago Until 8/30/2026 First posted July 1, 2026 Last posted July 1, 2026
Job description

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. 

About this role

Summary

Maintain lab equipment, perform workflows, ensure quality, and collaborate with team.

Job title

Histology Assistant

Experience level

none

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Chicago, on-site work, with regional variations possible.

Salary

$23k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

laboratory knowledge of cap regulationslaboratory experience with sOPs and protocolslaboratory safetyproblem solving skillscommunicationorganization

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

histologylaboratory proceduressOPslab safety
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chicago, IL, USA

On-site City