Accessioning Technologist II

Foundation Medicine; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation Medicine in Morrisville, NC is seeking an Accessioning Technologist II to handle sample receipt and data entry in a CLIA-certified clinical laboratory. You will ensure complete information is available for processing and support both independent and collaborative work processes.

The role involves CRM data entry, sample labeling, workflow routing, and maintaining documentation to ensure data accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2–4 years in logistics, science, tech, clinical or regulated industry
• Associates degree with 1+ years in logistics, science, tech, clinical or regulated industry
• Bachelor’s degree in biological or life sciences

Responsibilities

• Receive and record delivery of patient samples
• Unpack and verify contents and condition of received samples
• Sign off on all received specimens and ensure logs match
• Perform data entry into the CRM and assign IDs to samples
• Route samples into the appropriate workflow and alert downstream staff
• Maintain required documentation, labeling, and preparation of forms
• Maintain specimen identification and integrity throughout accessioning
• Ensure compliance with GDP, CLIA, CAP, and state regulations
• Address inquiries and escalate issues as needed
• Assist with schedule changes including occasional weekends or off-hours

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in science

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Tools

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

CRM system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About The Job

The Accessioning Technologist II performs critical sample receipt and data entry functions in FMI's CLIA-certified clinical laboratory. Specifically, the Accessioning Technologist receives all incoming samples and ensures that necessary information has been received to move forward with processing. This role is involved in both independent and collaborative work that includes the use of account or patient demographic data entry.

The Accessioning Technologist II performs critical sample receipt and data entry functions in FMI's CLIA-certified clinical laboratory. Specifically, the Accessioning Technologist receives all incoming samples and ensures that necessary information has been received to move forward with processing. This role is involved in both independent and collaborative work that includes the use of account or patient demographic data entry.

This is a regulated position and additional information may be available from FMI Quality Assurance regarding regulatory guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Specimen Acceptance:
• Receive and record delivery of patient samples.
• Unpack and verify contents and condition of received samples.
• Sign off on all received specimens; ensure logs match specimens received.
• Address any issues in the instance there are missing paperwork, discrepancies between the specimen and paperwork or if any additional paperwork is needed.
• Specimen Accessioning:
• Perform data entry into the FMI Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System including labeling specific computer-generated identification numbers to each sample.
• Upload any relevant documentation and intake forms in the CRM system after specimen receipt to maintain an audit history that will support specimen data entry or patient demographic data updates processes.
• Route samples into the appropriate workflow and ensure downstream staff is alerted to sample availability.
• Maintain required documentation, including proper specimen handling, labeling, and preparation of forms.
• Maintain specimen identification and integrity throughout the Accessioning process.
• Utilize internal data governance processes and compliance guidelines to ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness of the data entry process for the account and patient demographic data.
• Timely address any account and patient demographic tasks or inquiries from Client Services or any other stakeholders to ensure the best customer experience from specimen receipt and specimen accessioning.
• Identify and inform supervisor of any issues that need to be escalated.
• Assist with accessioning schedule changes if requested by a supervisor, including occasional weekend or off-hours work availability.
• Work in a lab environment using chemicals and regents.
• Ensure regulatory compliance by following local, business unit, and corporate safety policies.
• Collaborate with other departments and colleagues for problem solving.
• Execute work in adherence to Good Documentation Practice (GDP) requirements and applicable regulations including but not limited to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), College of American Pathologists (CAP), Massachusetts state, and New York state.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with FMI's attendance policies

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (General Education Degree) with at least 2-4 years of work experience in the logistics, science, technology field, clinical setting, or another regulated industry
• OR Associates Degree, particularly a science degree in biological or life sciences with at least 1+ years of logistics, science, technology field, clinical setting, or another regulated industry
• OR Bachelor’s Degree, particularly a Bachelor of Science degree in biological or life sciences

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree, particularly a science degree in biological or life sciences
• 1+ years of experience working in an Accessioning department in CLIA laboratory
• 3+ years of professional experience with accessioning and/or anatomic pathology
• Prior use of laboratory information management systems
• Knowledge of medical terminology, specifically anatomic pathology specimen descriptions.
• Excellent computer/data entry skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated experience handling multiple tasks at once
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with peers in a fast-paced and cross-functional results-oriented team environment
• Demonstrated experience working within tight timelines for successful execution of project and program goals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a professional demeanor
• Ability to prioritize and thoroughly follow up on assigned tasksAbility to adapt to changing procedures, policies and work environment
• Understanding of HIPAA and the importance of patient data privacy
• Commitment to reflect FMI’s values: Integrity, Courage, and Passion

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Morrisville, NC is $41,360 - $51,700 per year. The salary range is commensurate with Foundation Medicines compensation practice and considers factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, external market conditions, criticality of role, and internal equity. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for Foundation Medicine's benefits.