mid software engineering QA Engineer ic · Posted May 18, 2026
$47,840 – $52,000
USD per year

About this role

Tempus is hiring a mid-level QA Engineer in the software engineering function based in Chicago, IL. Compensation is listed at $47,840–$52,000 per year.

Role
QA Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Chicago, IL
Posted
May 18, 2026

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Job description

from Tempus careers

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.

What You’ll Do:

  • Work within a cutting-edge genomics workflow to provide quality control support in a high-volume molecular laboratory.

  • Create and implement equipment functionality and reagent processes for use by Tempus R&D, clinical, and modeling lab staff while maintaining CLIA/CAP/NYS-DOH/ISO compliance.

  • Complete, schedule, and track Performance Qualifications (PQs), Preventive Maintenance (PM), relocation, and routine maintenance for all laboratory equipment. 

  • Organize and prepare reagents prior to quality control evaluations and use. Execute and record quality control evaluations for new reagent lots for laboratory use.

  • Collect and analyze QC data including phase ins, PQs, and monitoring of metrics.

  • Investigate issues and facilitate the implementation of corrective and preventative actions.

  • Liaise with lab management and personnel to provide training, troubleshoot issues, and prioritize QC activities.

  • Report significant findings/deviations and system deficiencies to lab management, as appropriate.

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