Accessioner

ACTalent; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax and Roth options

Life Insurance

Short/long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Accessioner in Lincoln, NE. This contract-to-hire lab role focuses on processing specimens, data entry, and collaboration with lab teams to support accurate diagnoses. You’ll handle blood-related samples, maintain LIMS records, and help ensure compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 0-2 years in biological sciences, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and in a team within a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• AS or BS degree in biological sciences preferred.
• 0-2 years of work experience.
• Proven attention to accuracy and deadlines.
• Proven ability to work well independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Receive and triage all specimens for clinical testing.
• Manage clinical information within the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) database.
• Perform internal audits of clinical charts.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure testing accuracy.

Skills

Accessioning

Specimen processing

Laboratory skills

Data entry

Specimen collection

Sample preparation

Inventory management

Education

AS or BS degree in biological sciences preferred

Job description

Job Title: Accessioner

Job Description

The primary role of an Accessioner is to process laboratory samples and collaborate with other laboratory employees to catalog patient specimens, such as blood, urine, or tissue, for analysis. The position involves working predominantly with blood samples, assisting lab professionals in carrying out diagnoses and treatments based on the samples received.

Responsibilities

• Receive and triage all specimens for clinical testing.
• Manage clinical information within the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) database.
• Perform internal audits of clinical charts.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure testing accuracy.

Essential Skills

• Accessioning
• Specimen processing
• Laboratory skills
• Data entry
• Specimen collection
• Sample preparation
• Inventory management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 0-2 years of work experience
• AS or BS degree in biological sciences preferred
• Proven attention to accuracy and deadlines
• Proven ability to work well independently and within a team

Work Environment

The work environment involves working primarily in a laboratory setting, handling various specimens, predominantly blood. The role requires precision and adherence to safety and accuracy standards, as well as collaboration with a team of lab professionals.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lincoln, NE.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lincoln,NE.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.