Accessioner I

Actalent; Earth City (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Accessioner I for our Earth City, MO facility. You will process laboratory specimens, track them in the LCLS database, and prepare materials for testing in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include receiving and labeling samples (blood, urine, tissue), ensuring accurate documentation, and collaborating with lab teams to maintain data integrity and timely processing.

Evening shift 3:30 p.m. to midnight onsite.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of laboratory, healthcare, or related experience.
• Experience in fast-paced data entry with accuracy.
• Strong data entry skills with attention to completeness.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• AS or BS in biological sciences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and triage specimens for clinical testing.
• Catalog patient specimens (blood, urine, tissue).
• Update clinical information in the LCLS database.
• Track specimens to ensure accountability.
• Prepare specimens for packing and shipping per guidelines.
• Collaborate with lab departments to ensure accuracy.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Balance teamwork with independent tasks.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Data entry

Accuracy focus

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

AS/BS in biological sciences

Job description

Job Title: Accessioner I

Job Description

The Accessioner I is responsible for accurately processing laboratory samples and supporting clinical testing workflows. In this role, you catalog and manage patient specimensprimarily blood, as well as urine and tissueso that laboratory professionals can perform diagnostic testing and support patient treatment. You will play a key part in maintaining data integrity, ensuring specimens are properly received, documented, and prepared for analysis.

Responsibilities

• Receive and triage all specimens for clinical testing, ensuring each sample is properly labeled and documented.
• Catalog patient specimens such as blood, urine, and tissue in accordance with established laboratory procedures.
• Manage and update clinical information within the LCLS database with a high degree of accuracy.
• Perform specimen tracking activities to ensure all samples are accounted for throughout the testing process.
• Prepare specimens for packing and shipping, following all relevant laboratory and transport guidelines.
• Collaborate with various laboratory departments to support testing accuracy and timely processing.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.
• Contribute to a team-oriented environment while also working independently on assigned tasks.

Essential Skills

• 02 years of work experience in a laboratory, healthcare, or related setting.
• Experience working in a high-paced data entry and multitasking environment.
• Strong data entry skills with a focus on accuracy and completeness.
• Proven attention to accuracy and deadlines in handling clinical information and specimens.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• AS or BS degree in biological sciences or a related discipline preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in biological sciences or related field that supports understanding of clinical specimens and testing.
• Comfort working with blood and other patient specimens such as urine and tissue.
• Ability to follow detailed laboratory procedures and documentation standards.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple specimens and tasks simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with various laboratory departments.

Work Environment

This position operates in a clinical laboratory environment with a focus on specimen handling, data entry, and collaboration with other lab professionals. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, from 3:30 p.m. to midnight, requiring comfort with evening and late-night hours. Work is performed at a laboratory workstation and in specimen processing areas, with regular use of computers and laboratory information systems for data entry and tracking. The role involves routine handling of blood, urine, and tissue specimens, following established safety and handling protocols.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Earth City, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Earth City, MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Earth City, MO.

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.

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