Associate, Life Science Sequencing

As an Associate in Life Science Sequencing at Tempus, your primary responsibilities revolve around managing biotech and pharma customer accounts by collecting key project metrics. You’ll be coordinating efforts across various internal stakeholders, such as laboratory teams and customer success teams, to ensure biopsy samples move efficiently through the workflow. Additionally, you’ll support the resolution of project-related issues and maintain organized documentation across all projects, making your role crucial in ensuring the success of our operations.

Tempus looks for candidates who are self-starters with strong proactive communication skills and a knack for organization. Having at least 2 years of experience in related industries, particularly in life sciences or healthcare technology, is preferred. Ideally, candidates should hold a degree in fields like cancer biology or molecular biology and be comfortable with tools like Google Suite and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

In the role of Associate, Life Science Sequencing at Tempus, you'll directly support client management by being the liaison between our internal teams and external stakeholders. You'll coordinate with clinical trial sites and proactively respond to client requests, ensuring that their needs are anticipated and met promptly. This aspect of the job will not only enhance your client management skills but also help build strong relationships in the industry.

Success in the Associate, Life Science Sequencing position at Tempus hinges on strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate proactively. A creative and analytical mindset is also vital, as you will face complex workflows. Your comfort in a fast-paced environment and capability to ask key questions will help you overcome challenges effectively while ensuring project success.

At Tempus, an Associate in Life Science Sequencing can expect a dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative work environment. You'll be part of a team that prioritizes proactive communication and collective problem-solving, making it essential to work well both independently and in collaboration with others. The culture encourages innovation, resourcefulness, and the successful navigation of complex projects.

When answering this question, remember to highlight specific experiences that align with the responsibilities of the Associate role at Tempus. Discuss relevant educational background or previous positions in life sciences, genomic sequencing, or oncology that showcase your familiarity with the field.

To effectively answer this question, describe specific project management tools or methods you’ve used to keep tasks organized. Discuss your systematic approach to prioritizing competing tasks and any examples where this has led to successful project completion.

In your response, emphasize your adaptability and problem-solving skills. Provide an example where you successfully managed a project with changing requirements, detailing how you communicated with stakeholders to achieve a positive outcome.

Highlight your strong communication skills and use a specific example to illustrate how you coordinated across teams or stakeholders. Explain your methods for keeping everyone informed and the results of your collaborative efforts.

When answering, connect your personal interests and professional goals to the life sciences sector. Discuss specific experiences or influences that sparked your interest in healthcare and how those align with Tempus’ mission.

Provide a detailed account of a situation where you encountered a challenging issue in a project. Highlight the steps you took to resolve it, the outcome, and what you learned from the experience.

Emphasize how attention to detail impacts the overall success of projects at Tempus. Explain that in life sciences, even small errors can have significant consequences, and thus, meticulous work is crucial in ensuring accuracy and maintaining high standards.

Mention specific tools and technologies you are experienced with, particularly those relevant to project management and data analysis, such as Google Suite, Slack, and Microsoft Excel. Highlight how your proficiency in these tools will help you excel as an Associate at Tempus.

Discuss Tempus’ innovative approach to combining technology and healthcare data in your response. Explain how you see their efforts influencing clinical care and the importance of real-time actionable insights in treatment decisions.

Provide a concise explanation of precision medicine, focusing on how it tailors treatment to individual characteristics and needs. Relate this to Tempus' mission and your passion for advancing the field.