CareerPlan

Quality Control Technologist I-III

Chicago, USFull-time2026-10-05 → 2026-11-11

Core

Maintain equipment and reagent compliance in a high-volume molecular laboratory to support precision medicine and clinical care.

Role type

Quality Control Technologist

Builds

Supports Tempus' proprietary platform connecting real-world evidence to physicians for actionable treatment insights.

Domain

Healthcare / Genomics / Clinical Laboratory

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Equipment maintenance, reagent management, CLIA/CAP/NYS-DOH/ISO compliance, performance qualification scheduling, preventive maintenance, QC data analysis, corrective action implementation, SOP documentation, audit participation, temperature excursion monitoring.

Preferred skills

Molecular lab experience, liquid handler experience, CAP/CLIA/NYS/ISO regulated lab experience, ability to lift 40lbs.

Technologies

Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, laboratory liquid handlers, document control systems, database systems.

Responsibilities

Create and implement equipment functionality and reagent processes; Complete, schedule, and track Performance Qualifications (PQs), Preventive Maintenance (PM), and routine maintenance; Organize and prepare reagents; Collect and analyze QC data; Investigate issues and implement corrective actions; Liaise with lab management for training and troubleshooting; Report significant findings and system deficiencies; Update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and equipment records; Navigate filing and database systems to record QC results; Participate in lab audits; Monitor and respond to laboratory temperature excursions.

Seniority

Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC