Tempus AI logo
Tempus AI
Chicago, Illinois

Molecular Pathologist

PathologyNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$260k-$300k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Molecular Pathologist will evaluate NGS sequencing results and conduct pathology reviews for clinical and research specimens. They will also participate in clinical report delivery and ensure laboratory compliance with CLIA/CAP regulatory standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD with a current medical license and be board certified or eligible in Molecular Genetic Pathology. Experience in next-generation sequencing interpretation and working within a regulated clinical laboratory environment is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Molecular pathologyH&E stainingCLIA complianceAnatomic pathology

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Molecular Pathologist at Tempus AI a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pathology — ranked against 238 active Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Pathology — Physician Career Context

Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 15.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$280k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $280k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · top 25% in pathologyranked against 238 Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$260k–$300kPathology median $281k (middle half $219k–$335k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$280k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pathology listings in Illinois12 active239 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois Physician listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 25% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Pathology hiring demand#24 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 37 days · 16% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 88 postings, 75 closed
New Pathology listings78 in the last 30 days55 the 30 days before (+42%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pathology pay trend−15.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (238 Pathology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Pathologist Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

5 jobs · 4 employers
1
$160k
2
$475k-500k
1
$503k
1
$507k

Annual compensation range

#1

Clinical Chemist/Clinical Pathologist - Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · New York, New York

$180k-$507k
#2

ACADEMIC BREAST PATHOLOGIST- Department of Pathology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · New York, New York

$262k-$503k
#3

AP/CP Pathologist (GU, GYN, or Breast Pathology)

$325k-$498k
#4

PHYSICIAN - Pathology (0.8-1.0 FTE) - Fargo, ND

$1 - $1M
+ 3 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.5this job 6.1
Better work-life than 80% of Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 238 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
Tempus AI logo

About Tempus AI

Biotechnology Research
Chicago, IL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical and other benefits
Incentive compensation
Restricted stock units

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$354k≈ 1.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,311/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.