Accessioning Technician I

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Marshfield, WI is seeking a lab support professional to join the Cancer Diagnostics team. You will receive patient specimens, accession samples, and enter data into clinical databases, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality while following SOPs.

The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and meticulous attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Typical schedule is Mon-Fri with occasional Saturdays, supporting high-quality routine testing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to learn new skills and techniques.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Receive and accession patient specimens into the clinical database.
• Enter/scan data for patients into databases and ensure accuracy.
• Follow standard operating procedures for the assigned department.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Independence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical school coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Marshfield, WI location supporting rare disease genetic testing and hereditary cancer testing in the Cancer Diagnostics division.

We're empowering smarter medical and economic decision-making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott's diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.

Shift

Monday-Friday, rotating 3rd Saturdays, 11:00am-4:00pm

Essential Duties

• Follow all standard operating procedures specific to assigned department/laboratory, which may include, but is not limited to, the following:


• Receive and open packages of patient specimens for accessioning;


• Accession samples into clinical database;


• Enter/scan all relevant patient/institutional data into database(s) and ensure accuracy.


• Apply strong interpersonal and communication skills.


• Apply exceptional attention to detail.


• Ability to work independently after training.


• Apply good listening skills.


• Apply problem analysis and problem-solving skills.


• Apply effective time management skills.


• Display respect for and ability to maintain professionalism.


• Ability to maintain confidential information.


• Apply strong organizational skills.


• Display interest in promoting teamwork, collaboration, and consensus-building.


• Ability to adapt to changing business needs, such as new orders, new processes, etc.


• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.


• Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.


• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.


• Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.


• Ability to work designated schedule.


• Ability to work seated for approximately 10% of a typical working day.


• Ability to work standing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.


• Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).


• Demonstrated ability to learn new skills and techniques.


• Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and PC workstation.


• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.


• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical school or college coursework.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

The base pay for this position is $14.85 - $29.65/hour In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job Family & Division

JOB FAMILY: Operations Quality

DIVISION: ONCO Cancer Diagnostics

LOCATION: United States > Marshfield : Mill Creek Campus

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No

Significant Work Activities

• Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists)


• Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)


• Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)


• Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis


• Routine work with chemicals


• Wear ear plugs

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

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