Clinical Lab Associate I - Specimen Intake

Tempus AI · Vertical AI · Research Triangle Park

This role is responsible for accessioning samples into a Laboratory Information Management System, including package receipt, unpacking, specimen intake, quality review, order creation/entry, and document storage. The company mentions AI's potential impact on clinical care, but this role itself does not involve building or directly using AI/ML models.

What you'd actually do

  1. Responsible for package receipt, unpacking, and specimen intake.
  2. Responsible for initial sample quality and requirement review.
  3. Responsible for order creation/entry, modifying existing orders, and specimen accessioning.
  4. Responsible for scanning, uploading, and storing patient documents.
  5. Build and maintain effective relationships with other laboratory employees and the customer success team.

Skills

Required

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Computer proficiency
  • strong data entry skills
  • standard software, office equipment, and technology knowledge
  • Highly organized
  • systematic
  • superb attention to detail
  • ability to complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy
  • Shows initiative
  • ability to work as part of a high-level team
  • working independently on mission-critical tasks
  • Proven ability to follow complex directions
  • learn new skills quickly
  • adapt to new processes smoothly
  • Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field