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R&D Assay Documentation Specialist (HYBRID: Chicago, IL)

Tempus AI · Chicago, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a validation protocol or report you helped prepare. What made it ready for a regulatory submission?

What they are checking: Real experience with IVD documentation that stands up to regulatory review.

Tell me about a time you worked with scientists, quality and regulatory people who disagreed about wording.

What they are checking: Ability to work across functions and land on language all parties accept.

How do you stay accurate when you are editing long technical documents for hours?

What they are checking: Personal habits for attention to detail, which this role depends on.

What would you do

A scientist sends you a report draft full of gaps the day before it is due. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can push for missing information tactfully while protecting quality and deadlines.

You notice that a batch record has a missing signature and a date that looks wrong. What do you do?

What they are checking: Understanding of good documentation practice and correcting errors the right way, never by backdating.

About the work

How do you draft an SOP or work instruction so a lab technologist can follow it without questions?

What they are checking: Clear technical writing that turns lab steps into instructions people can actually use.

What is a design history file, and what kinds of documents belong in it?

What they are checking: Familiarity with design controls and how documents trace through assay development.

How do you track batch records and checklists during a clinical validation so nothing goes missing?

What they are checking: Organized tracking that keeps validation records complete and compliant.

How do you manage document versions and change control?

What they are checking: Discipline with document control systems so the right version is always in use.

What do you know about IVD regulations, like FDA requirements or ISO 13485?

What they are checking: Working knowledge of the rules that shape assay documentation.

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The full job description

As published by Tempus AI.

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. We are looking for a key contributor for IVD projects in the generation of design documents, reports, SOPs, and other documentation towards the development of diagnostic assays. The position involves applying experience in quality and regulatory documentation to support the molecular R&D group in drafting documentation for regulatory submissions. You will work closely with Technical and Development Scientists, technologists, as well as Quality and Regulatory professionals. *This role requires the selected candidate to be on site 3 days a week at our Chicago office* What you’ll do: • Support validation protocol, report, and technical document preparation, compilation, editing, maintenance, and filing • Draft and edit quality system compliant documentation such as SOPs, batch records, and work instructions for lab-related processes • Track batch records and checklists produced during IVD clinical validations and ensure compliance • Maintain appropriate filing systems • Documentation review for consistency and compliance • Help oversee implementation of new documentation and version control • Serve as a point of contact for documentation retrieval • Aid in preparation for internal and external audits • Manage multiple sources of information for documentation purposes • Help to continuously improve IVD and LDT development documentation and processes Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree plus 2+ years of documentation experience in the medical device industry • Organized and detail oriented • Excellent written and verbal skills • Ability to work well will cross functional teams • Team driven Highly desirable: • Experience in a lab setting in life sciences and a thorough understanding of molecular biology and associated techniques • Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment • Familiarity with a range of QMS systems and regulatory submissions • Familiarity with ISO 13485 and FDA QSMR #LI-DA1 CHI: $50,000-$55,000 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.

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