Molecular Pathologist

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.

Responsibilities: 

• Conduct preliminary pathology review (H&E review for specimen adequacy for NGS) for both research and clinical specimens

• IHC sign out, with a focus on non-22c3 PD-L1 clones, challenging MMR cases and other predictive biomarkers for antibody drug conjugates (i.e. HER2)

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team focused on answering key biological questions and keeping up with TMO (Tempus Molecular Ontology) cohorts 

• Participation in research projects as well as lab innovation projects, i.e. development of digital/remote pathology review, AI initiatives, new assay validation and other algorithms that necessitate Anatomic Pathology input, experience and collaboration 

• Specimen review will be performed on-site at our laboratory in downtown Chicago 

• Assist AP Lab Director with maintaining CLIA/CAP compliance and proficiency testing requirements 

• Assist with handling contractor questions, scheduling and other issues 

• Participate in pathology laboratory coordinator (PLC) education and training, as well as assisting with patient data abstraction as needed 

• Participate in and potentially lead PLC pre-pathology review and pathology review workflow improvements 

• Collaborate in creation and updating of standard operating procedure documentation and working instructions for PLCs and pathologists 

• Generally a M-F role, however the option to work a non-traditional schedule of Tuesdays through Saturdays can be discussed, if preferred

Qualifications: 

• MD/DO with a current Illinois medical license and board-certification in Anatomic Pathology
• Minimum of 1-2 years of anatomic pathology (i.e. general surgical pathology or sub-specialty and/or cytopathology) sign out experience preferred, although exceptional recent trainee graduates are also welcome to apply. 
• Excellent managerial, organizational, reporting and communication skill
• Experience working in a regulated clinical laboratory environment (CLIA/CAP/NYSDOH/QSR) 
• Experience ensuring compliance of a clinical laboratory to regulatory standards

Illinois Pay Range: $240,000-$280,000

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.