Molecular Pathologist
Listed compensation
$260k-$300k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- No call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Tempus AI as a Molecular Pathologist – $260K-$300K, No Call in Chicago, Illinois, United States. 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.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $260K - $300K
- Medical and other benefits
- Incentive compensation
- Restricted stock units
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No call required.
This position offers no call requirements, competitive compensation. Work with Tempus AI in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
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
Key Skills
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 Above average in Pathology — ranked against 216 active Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Pathology — Physician Career Context
Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 16.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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).
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