Accessioner / Lab Assistant (Part-Time)

Variantyx; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A precision medicine company is seeking a Part-Time Accessioner in Framingham, MA. In this role, you will perform intake processing for patient specimens, manage data within the LIMS, and uphold strict regulatory guidelines. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities. This is an entry-level position requiring a high school degree, with work hours from Tuesday to Saturday.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and detail-oriented skills are essential.
• Effective communication skills in English are required.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Receive and triage all patient specimens for testing.
• Accession and manage patient information within the LIMS.
• Collaborate with clinical Coordinators to verify patient/sample information.
• Biobanking: sorts samples and distributes them to the appropriate storage.
• Sample send outs.
• Uses various laboratory computer systems for labeling, inquiry, results as needed.
• Disposes of bio-hazardous and chemical waste in the accessioning room.
• Assists with department quality and process improvement projects.
• Sets up supplies for the assigned work area.
• Discards specimens as needed.
• Upholds all CLIA, CAP, NYS and other state regulations, as required.
• Follow all HIPAA guidelines and confidentiality protocols to protect patient information at all times.

Skills

Great organizational skills

Detail Oriented

Clear and effective Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

High School degree

Job description

Variantyx is a technology-driven precision medicine company providing state-of-the-art diagnostic solutions for the rare genetic disorders and reproductive genetics markets, and treatment optimization in oncology.

Our proprietary whole genome analysis platform allows us to better understand a person’s genetic makeup, leading to unmatched diagnostic capabilities and improved personalized treatment recommendations.

About the position:

• The Accessioner performs the intake processing for all patient specimens at the Variantyx Framingham, MA location, Tuesday through Saturday 9am - 12pm.
• The Part-Time Accessioner will be responsible for accessioning urgent samples with the team.

Position Duties & Responsibilities:

• Receive and triage all patient specimens for testing.
• Accession and manage patient information within the LIMS.
• Collaborates with clinical Coordinators to verify missing patient/sample information.
• Biobanking: sorts samples and distributes them to the appropriate storage.
• Sample send outs
• Uses various laboratory computer systems for labeling, inquiry, results as needed.
• Disposes of bio-hazardous and chemical waste in the accessioning room.
• Assists with department quality and process improvement projects.
• Sets up supplies for the assigned work area
• Discards specimens as needed.
• Upholds all CLIA, CAP, NYS and other state regulations, as required.
• Follow all HIPAA guidelines and confidentiality protocols to protect patient information at all times.

Education & Skills

• Great organizational skills
• Detail Oriented
• Clear and effective Communication skills
• Must be able to speak/read/write in English
• High School degree

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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