Pre-Analytic Supervisor

Tempus AI, Inc.

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Chicago Until 10/7/2026 3+ years exp First posted August 8, 2026 Last posted August 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.

Please note: The shift for this position is Monday-Friday, 11:00am-7:30pm onsite in Chicago.

What You’ll Do:

  • Operational management of the sample returns workflow, including staff scheduling, prioritizing workload, quality and compliance oversight and managing needs of a growing lab.

  • Assign and prioritize work activities to ensure team and individual goals are met.

  • Maintain quality standards in compliance with regulatory and organization policies and procedures. Identify and document occurrences that deviate from defined procedures.

  • Hiring, training, annual reviews, recognition, coaching, and corrective action for the accessioning team. 

  • Audit LIMS reports daily to ensure all samples are processed in an appropriate time frame and with a high degree of accuracy.

  • Troubleshoot issues as they arise.  

  • Analyze processes and continually make improvements to ensure accuracy and efficiency.  

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree and at least  3-5+ years experience working in a clinical field required

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

  • Demonstrated problem resolution and decision-making skills for operational and technical problems. 

  • Proven success in a laboratory or corporate supervisory role, working with various levels of manager

  • Proven ability to learn new skills quickly and adapt to new processes smoothly.

  • Proven ability to communicate well across teams and functions.

CHI: $55,000-$65,000


The expected salary range may vary for other locations. 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

Manage laboratory workflow, ensure quality, train staff, and improve processes.

Job title

Pre-Analytic Supervisor

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

onsite in chicago, no remote work allowed

Salary

$55k–$65k

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

laboratory managementquality assurancetrainingproblem solvingcommunication

Preferred skills

systematicorganizeddecision-makingadaptability

Specializations

clinicaloperational managementlaboratoryquality assurance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chicago, IL, USA

On-site City