Laboratory Support Specialist I: Specimen & Data Entry

Agendia; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Agendia in Irvine, CA is seeking a Laboratory Support Associate to ensure proper handling of specimens and prepare them for testing. You will match patient information, perform data entry into LIS, and scan documents, reporting to the Sr. Manager of Pre-Analytical Laboratory.

The role involves coordinating with internal teams, preparing travel documents, maintaining paperwork, and participating in department meetings and trainings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with accessioning, data entry and LIS systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receives and sorts specimens for testing.
• Reviews requisitions for missing information and coordinates with Customer Care to obtain it.
• Performs data entry into LIS and labels samples.
• Creates folders, travel documents and forwards samples to relevant departments.
• Maintains case paperwork and pre-analytic documentation.
• Performs quality checks and adheres to SOPs for specimen handling and processing.
• Attends department meetings and trainings to stay updated on testing procedures.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Organizational skills

Independence

Biohazard safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Agendia in Irvine, CA is seeking a Laboratory Support Associate to ensure proper handling of specimens and prepare them for testing. You will match patient information, perform data entry into LIS, and scan documents, reporting to the Sr. Manager of Pre-Analytical Laboratory.

The role involves coordinating with internal teams, preparing travel documents, maintaining paperwork, and participating in department meetings and trainings.