Manager

Vanguard Healthcare Staffing; New Jersey; On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Vanguard Healthcare Staffing is seeking an Accessioning Manager to oversee daily operations in a high-throughput laboratory. This role ensures the efficient handling and documentation of specimens while leading a team and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of laboratory protocols, and relevant experience in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a clinical or diagnostic laboratory setting.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or management role within a laboratory.
• Strong understanding of specimen handling and laboratory information systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the accessioning department.
• Supervise and train accessioning staff.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a life science, healthcare administration, or related field

Tools

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Vanguard Healthcare Staffing provided pay range

This range is provided by Vanguard Healthcare Staffing. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

The Accessioning Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the accessioning department in a high-throughput diagnostic laboratory. This role ensures the accurate and efficient receipt, identification, labeling, and documentation of patient specimens in compliance with regulatory standards and internal protocols. The Accessioning Manager plays a critical role in maintaining specimen integrity and workflow continuity from intake to laboratory processing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise, train, and mentor accessioning staff, including performance management and scheduling.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels to ensure timely processing of specimens.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for accessioning processes.
• Continuously evaluate and improve workflow efficiency, accuracy, and turnaround times.
• Monitor specimen intake for labeling errors, incomplete documentation, or integrity issues.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, HIPAA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and report quality control metrics for accessioning activities.
• Oversee accurate data entry into Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Collaborate with IT and laboratory teams to troubleshoot and resolve data or system issues.
• Ensure chain-of-custody and sample traceability from receipt to processing.
• Serve as a liaison between accessioning, client services, laboratory personnel, and logistics teams.
• Assist with onboarding of new clients by establishing intake protocols and documentation standards.
• Maintain inventory of accessioning supplies and ensure readiness for high-volume workflows.
• Coordinate with procurement for timely replenishment of materials.
• Develop onboarding and continuing education programs for accessioning staff.
• Ensure team is trained on current SOPs, safety procedures, and privacy regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science, healthcare administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years in a clinical or diagnostic laboratory setting.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or management role within a laboratory environment.
• Strong understanding of specimen handling and laboratory information systems (LIS/LIMS).
• Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data entry tools.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Biotechnology Research and Hospitals and Health Care

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Inferred from the description for this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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