Molecular Pathologist
Listed compensation
$260k-$300k
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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
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 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · top 25% in pathology | ranked against 238 Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $260k–$300k | Pathology median $281k (middle half $219k–$335k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$280k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pathology listings in Illinois | 12 active | 239 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois 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 specialties | postings stay open a median 37 days · 16% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 88 postings, 75 closed |
| New Pathology listings | 78 in the last 30 days | 55 the 30 days before (+42%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pathology pay trend | −15.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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