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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. The Operations Specialist plays a crucial role in driving the operational and technical efficiency of the Biological Modeling Lab. Sitting at the intersection of operations, project management, and technical systems, this role is responsible for streamlining daily workflows, building custom tracking and financial tools, and managing critical vendor relationships. The ideal candidate brings a strong analytical mindset paired with practical technical skills—leveraging lightweight coding, Google platform capabilities, and dashboard building to automate manual processes, create accurate cost models, and oversee purchase order workflows. By bringing exceptional organization, seamless communication, and proactive problem-solving to lab operations, this position ensures projects are executed efficiently, cost-effectively, and in compliance with regulatory standards. Core Responsibilities Build, maintain, and optimize custom operational tracking tools, dashboards, and automated systems using Google platforms and lightweight coding. Develop and manage cost models, financial tracking tools, and budget allocations to support lab spending and forecasting. Create, track, and manage Purchase Orders (POs), serving as the main operational link between internal teams and purchasing departments. Serve as the primary point of contact for external vendors, handling quotes, delivery schedules, and clear ongoing communication. Design and implement workflow improvements to optimize the coordination of sample and data flow across lab projects. Summarize key operational and financial metrics into clear reports and visual dashboards for leadership. Assist in SOP development, quality reporting, and audit readiness for

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laboratory operations. Coordinate and lead cross-functional meetings for internal lab operations and external academic collaborations. Required Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Data Analytics, or a related field. Experience building financial models, tracking cost structures, and managing purchase order workflows. Proficiency with project management tools and business intelligence tools like Looker Dashboards. Exceptional organizational, analytical, and vendor-facing communication skills. Ability to prioritize tasks independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications 1-3 years of experience in the life sciences industry. Experience building, maintaining and using Looker Dashboards. Demonstrated technical capability with Google Workspace (Google Apps Script, Sheets, Docs), web integrations, and foundational coding/scripting skills (e.g., Python, JavaScript, SQL).

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$55,000-$70,000 USD The expected salary range may vary for other locations. 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. About Us Tempus was founded in August of 2015 by Eric Lefkofsky, after his wife was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Shortly after he founded the company in an effort to bring the power of technology and artificial intelligence to cancer care, he convinced Ryan Fukushima to join as the company's first employee. Ryan and Eric began assembling a world class team, focused on building the first version of a platform capable of ingesting real time healthcare data in an effort to personalize diagnostics. We built the platform for oncology and have expanded it to neuropsychiatry, cardiology, infectious disease (through COVID), and radiology. Despite our rapid growth, our mission remains the same—to help make sure patients are on the right drug at the right time, so they can live longer and healthier lives. Why Work Here? We're looking for people who can change the world. Who question the status quo and don't shy away from tough problems. For the builders who are never done building and the learners who are never done learning. We're looking for passionate people with undying curiosity. Those who want to attack one of the most challenging problems mankind has ever faced. Head on.