Operations Associate, Assay Development
Tempus AI
Summary
We are looking for an Operations Associate who will work with our cross-functional team to support the development and launch of new assays in our Genomics business.
Job description
What You'll Do:
- Support multiple large-scale assay development and implementation projects simultaneously, closely tracking relative priorities and timelines for each to ensure key milestones are met.
- Own and maintain meticulous project documentation, including project plans, testing plans, status reports, and meeting notes to ensure clarity and alignment across all teams.
- Create and implement comprehensive end-to-end, scenario, and user acceptance test plans, coordinating with cross-functional groups (Lab Operations, Product, Engineering, Customer Success, and others) to ensure successful implementation of new or improved assays and workflows.
- Track and report on project statuses, timelines, and risks to team leadership.
- Facilitate communication between teams, ensuring dependencies are understood and project information is shared effectively.
- Organize thorough hypercare plans to ensure the success of a product immediately following its implementation.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes and workflows.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in a project management, project coordination, or similar role.
- Experience working as part of a larger, cross-functional team to support complex initiatives.
- Proven track record of setting and achieving high personal standards of performance.
- Exceptionally organized and systematic, with a superb attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and thorough documentation.
- Persistent and resilient, with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly iterative environment while juggling multiple priorities.
- Experience with product planning and/or user acceptance testing strongly preferred.
- Superior interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- An appetite for success and a desire to contribute to continuous process improvement.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in a project management, project coordination, or similar role.
- Experience working as part of a larger, cross-functional team to support complex initiatives.
- Proven track record of setting and achieving high personal standards of performance.
- Exceptionally organized and systematic, with a superb attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and thorough documentation.
- Persistent and resilient, with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly iterative environment while juggling multiple priorities.
- Experience with product planning and/or user acceptance testing strongly preferred.
- Superior interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- An appetite for success and a desire to contribute to continuous process improvement.
Benefits
- Incentive compensation
- Restricted stock units
- Medical benefits
Company overview
Tempus AI, Inc. (NASDAQ: TEM) is a pioneering healthcare technology company founded in 2015 by Eric Lefkofsky in Chicago, Illinois. The company was established after Lefkofsky's wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, driving his mission to revolutionize cancer care through technology and artificial intelligence. Tempus specializes in applying AI to advance precision medicine by collecting and analyzing vast amounts of molecular, clinical, and genomic data. The company operates across multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, radiology, neurology, psychiatry, and dermatology. Tempus provides comprehensive diagnostic services including next-generation sequencing (NGS), PCR profiling, and molecular pathology testing. Its AI-powered platform enables physicians to make real-time, data-driven decisions for personalized patient care and targeted therapies. The company went public in June 2024 and has expanded globally with operations in multiple countries. Tempus continues to innovate at the intersection of healthcare and artificial intelligence, aiming to ensure patients receive the right treatments at the right time for improved health outcomes.