Laboratory Accessioner, Mid-Morning Shift

Physicians' Group Laboratories; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Physicians Group Laboratories in Louisiana is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Accessioner for the early morning shift. This full-time role supports the lab's daily workflow by preparing specimens so testing can begin on time, handling documentation, and ensuring accuracy in intake.

You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with training of new staff, inventory oversight, and coordination of urgent specimens.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, or related clinical training program preferred.
• 1–2 years of laboratory or healthcare experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with team members.
• Ability to identify opportunities for workflow improvement and efficiency.
• Professional and service-oriented approach when interacting with internal teams and external clients.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and process laboratory specimens while ensuring accuracy and proper documentation
• Maintain efficient specimen intake and processing to support laboratory workflow
• Ensure specimens are handled according to quality standards and patient safety protocols
• Perform clerical and administrative functions related to specimen processing
• Monitor and maintain laboratory supply inventory, ensuring materials are stocked and within expiration guidelines
• Assist with training laboratory assistants, students, or new team members when needed
• Coordinate daily workflow and assist with prioritizing urgent specimen processing
• Receive and process overnight courier deliveries so specimens are accessioned and ready for testing at the start of the laboratory day
• Serve as a problem-solver and liaison when specimen processing issues arise
• Support laboratory leadership and medical directors in maintaining high standards of laboratory operations
• Participate in required competency training and quality improvement initiatives
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Communication

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant / Phlebotomy training

Job description

Laboratory Accessioner, Early Morning Shift

Full-time (38 hours/week)

Physicians Group Laboratories is a next-generation diagnostic laboratory dedicated to improving patient care through fast, accurate PCR testing and exceptional provider partnerships. We proudly serve healthcare providers across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, helping ensure patients receive timely, high-quality diagnostic services.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Laboratory Accessioner to join our growing team. This role is essential to the laboratory’s daily operations and plays a critical part in ensuring specimens are processed accurately and efficiently to support timely patient care.

As a Laboratory Accessioner on our early morning shift, you will be the first step in the laboratory’s daily workflow, preparing specimens so testing can begin on time. You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative laboratory environment where precision, organization, and teamwork are key to success.

Schedule

Tuesday – Friday: 3:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Saturday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Consistent availability for early morning and weekend hours is required

Key Responsibilities

Receive, verify, and process laboratory specimens while ensuring accuracy and proper documentation

Maintain efficient specimen intake and processing to support laboratory workflow

Ensure specimens are handled according to quality standards and patient safety protocols

Perform clerical and administrative functions related to specimen processing

Monitor and maintain laboratory supply inventory, ensuring materials are stocked and within expiration guidelines

Assist with training laboratory assistants, students, or new team members when needed

Coordinate daily workflow and assist with prioritizing urgent specimen processing

Receive and process overnight courier deliveries so specimens are accessioned and ready for testing at the start of the laboratory day

Serve as a problem-solver and liaison when specimen processing issues arise

Support laboratory leadership and medical directors in maintaining high standards of laboratory operations

Participate in required competency training and quality improvement initiatives

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required

Completion of a Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, or related clinical training program preferred

1–2 years of laboratory or healthcare experience preferred

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced laboratory environment

Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with team members

Ability to identify opportunities for workflow improvement and efficiency

Professional and service-oriented approach when interacting with internal teams and external clients

Why Join Physicians Group Laboratories?

Work in a growing, innovative diagnostic laboratory

Be part of a team dedicated to improving patient outcomes

Gain hands-on experience in a modern laboratory environment

Opportunities to develop your skills and grow within the organization

Physicians Group Laboratories provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.