Full-Time

Accessioning Supervisor

Posted on 9/4/2024

Tempus

Tempus

1,001-5,000 employees

AI-driven healthcare data analysis platform

AI & Machine Learning
Biotechnology
Healthcare

Mid

Durham, NC, USA

Position requires onsite presence.

Category
Diagnostics & Laboratory Professionals
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 3+ years working in a clinical laboratory 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 ability to learn new skills quickly and adapt to new processes smoothly
  • Previous people management experience
  • Proven ability to communicate well across teams and functions
Responsibilities
  • Operational management of specimen intake workflows to ensure goals and business needs are consistently met, including staff scheduling, prioritizing workload, quality and compliance oversight, and managing the needs of a growing lab
  • Hiring, training, annual reviews, recognition, coaching, and corrective action for team members
  • Ensure training plans meet the needs of the organization and competency assessments are performed and maintained in a timely manner
  • Audit quality, productivity, and throughput reports to ensure all samples are processed in a timely manner and with a high degree of accuracy
  • Identify and document occurrences that deviate from defined procedures
  • Investigate and resolve all incident reports
  • Develop and maintain specimen intake processes and workflows as needed by the lab
  • Troubleshoot and document issues as they arise
  • Ensure department inventory is appropriately stocked and organized
  • Maintain clinical skills and competencies to assist the specimen intake team as needed
  • Collaborate with other departments, both internal and external, to ensure aligned and optimized workflows
  • Perform other duties, as assigned

Tempus focuses on enhancing patient outcomes through the use of data and artificial intelligence in healthcare. The company offers a platform that analyzes medical data to provide insights for physicians, helping them make better treatment decisions. This platform also aids pharmaceutical and biotech companies in drug development by identifying new targets and assessing treatment effectiveness. For patients, Tempus identifies personalized therapy options, particularly in cancer care, where their research has shown increased opportunities for tailored treatments. They have developed a pan-cancer organoid platform and a liquid biopsy assay for profiling circulating tumor DNA. Tempus generates revenue by charging healthcare providers and companies for access to their platform and insights, setting them apart from competitors by their focus on personalized medicine and extensive cancer research.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$894.9M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased AI adoption in healthcare boosts Tempus' partnerships and collaborations.
  • Acquisition of Ambry Genetics expands Tempus' genetic testing capabilities.
  • Integration with Flatiron's OncoEMR enhances precision in cancer treatment plans.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from partners like Genialis may lead to conflicts of interest.
  • Ambry Genetics acquisition could pose financial risks if synergies aren't realized.
  • Technical challenges may arise in integration with Flatiron's OncoEMR platform.

What makes Tempus unique

  • Tempus uses AI to analyze clinical and molecular data for precision medicine.
  • Their platform aids in personalized treatment decisions for cancer patients.
  • Tempus collaborates with biotech firms to enhance drug development using real-world data.

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Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Company Equity

Performance Bonus

INACTIVE