Molecular Pathologist
Company websitetempus.com (Tempus, opens in new tab)
Base salary $260K to $300K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Chicago, IL
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- LocationChicago, IL
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (39 min ago) · observed since
About this job
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:
Evaluate NGS sequencing results
Conduct pathology review (H&E and IHC) for clinical and research specimens
Participate in clinical report review and delivery
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team focused on answering key biological questions
Work to maintain CLIA/CAP compliance
Preferred Qualifications:
MD with current medical license (IL licensure to be obtained prior to start date)
Board certified/eligible in Molecular Genetic Pathology
American Board of Pathology Certification in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology
Clinical experience with next generation sequencing interpretation
Knowledge and/or experience in oncology, cancer immunotherapy, medical immunology and clinical research, preferred
Excellent managerial, organizational, reporting and communication skills
Experience ensuring compliance of a clinical laboratory to regulatory standards
Experience working in a regulated clinical laboratory environment (CLIA/CAP/NYSDOH/QSR)
Illinois Pay Range: $260,000-$300,000
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.
Source: Tempus on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($260,000) is above 87% of the 80 Healthcare Clinical roles in Illinois listed on this site. Their median floor is $141,200; the middle half runs from $125,000 to $231,950.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
This listingMolecular Pathologist$260K to $300K
Tempus+ Medical Director$270K to $320K
Staff AI Scientist - AI Products / Life SciencesFrom $200K
Senior Director, Research Strategy and Operations (Core Team Leader)$192K to $264K
Senior Director, Research & Development$192K to $264K
Senior Director, Marketing - Germline Portfolio$190K to $260K
Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs$365K to $475K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Molecular Pathologist (this listing) | $260K - $300K |
| Tempus+ Medical Director | $270K - $320K |
| Staff AI Scientist - AI Products / Life Sciences | From $200K |
| Senior Director, Research Strategy and Operations (Core Team Leader) | $192K - $264K |
| Senior Director, Research & Development | $192K - $264K |
| Senior Director, Marketing - Germline Portfolio | $190K - $260K |
| Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs | $365K - $475K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-20
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Chicago
Illinois Pay Range: $260,000-$300,000
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