Entry-Level Specimen Accessioning Specialist (Part-Time)

NeoGenomics; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

NeoGenomics in Aliso Viejo, CA is seeking an Accessioning Technician for a temporary, part-time role. The position involves proper handling of specimens, data entry, aliquoting, and preparing samples for testing.

It is entry level within the Accessioning category with duties across the full range of specimen processing. The role requires high school diploma, at least 1 year experience preferred, and ability to work in a biohazard environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience as an Accessioning Technician preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment and maintain production and quality standards.
• Must be able to work in a biohazard environment and comply with safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual.

Responsibilities

• Receives and sorts specimens for testing
• Reviews all requisitions for missing information, works closely with Client Services to obtain missing information in a timely manner and distributes new information to all departments involved
• Timely and accurately enters data into LIS, label samples and create folders, generate specimen travel documents, and forwards respective sample to personnel/departments
• Assembles case paperwork and files, including pre-analytic documentation and labels
• Performs entry of add-on testing and coordinates split specimens
• Sends out specimens to appropriate reference laboratories by coordinating the shipment process, maintaining client communication, and generating the necessary logs
• Performs quality assurance checks of samples
• Utilize chain of custody logs for slides and blocks, ensure appropriate chain of custody for blocks and slides is followed. Oversee Q/C workflow and reconciliation of blocks and the block log
• Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required

Skills

Effective communication

Strong organization

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

NeoGenomics in Aliso Viejo, CA is seeking an Accessioning Technician for a temporary, part-time role. The position involves proper handling of specimens, data entry, aliquoting, and preparing samples for testing.

It is entry level within the Accessioning category with duties across the full range of specimen processing. The role requires high school diploma, at least 1 year experience preferred, and ability to work in a biohazard environment.