Pathology Lab Coordinator I

Tempus AI, Inc.

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Chicago Until 9/6/2026 First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted July 8, 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.

We are looking for a Pathology Lab Coordinator who will be responsible for the coordination between our lab, pathologists, and business teams across Tempus

What You’ll Do:

  • Work with pathologists and histotechnologists to ensure efficient patient testing workflows for clinical specimens

  • Abstract clinical data accurately and efficiently from patient documents

  • Support multiple workflows including pathology review and IHC review

  • Serve as a liaison between Pathology team and other teams across Tempus

  • Utilize creative thinking to industrialize team operational processes

  • Responsible for troubleshooting, auditing sample progress, and reconciliation of lab specimens

  • Expected to follow all lab protocols

Qualifications:

  • 4 year college degree, in a Biological Science, including classes in anatomy and/or molecular biology

  • Prior Pathology or Histotechnology Lab experience, with anatomy experience highly preferred

  • Knowledge of medical terminology is highly preferred

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining professionalism

  • Ability to communicate effectively with teams across Tempus in person and email.

  • Highly organized and systematic, superb attention to detail and ability to complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy

  • Show initiative in a fast paced environment

  • Desire to work as part of a high-level team while working independently on mission-critical tasks

  • Strong note taking skills and/or experience transcribing spoken word to text

  • General office equipment and software knowledge and computer proficiency, including Mac OS

Candidates must be able to work the assigned shift. Please note that shift assignment is based on technical level, experience, and current business needs.
- Wed-Sat (9am-7:30pm)

- Tues-Wed/Fri-Sat (9am-7:30pm)

CHI: $23.25

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

Coordinate lab workflows, abstract data, support pathology reviews, troubleshoot, and ensure protocol adherence.

Job title

Pathology Lab Coordinator I

Experience level

4 year college degree

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Chicago, remote work not specified

Salary

CHI: $23.25

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

biologyanatomymedical terminologyorganizationcommunicationcomputer proficiency

Preferred skills

anatomymedical terminology

Specializations

pathologyhistotechnologymolecular biology
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chicago, IL, USA

Work arrangement unknown City