Specimen Accessioner

Integratedcooling; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Integratedcooling in Chicago seeks a detail‑oriented Specimen Accessioner to receive, track, and data‑enter specimens into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), ensuring chain of custody and adherence to CLIA/CAP standards for quality and integrity.

You will verify patient information and test orders, label specimens, maintain documentation, and coordinate with the Pre‑Analytic and Laboratory Operations teams to resolve accessioning issues, escalate when needed, and uphold

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required for the role.
• 1+ years of experience in accessioning or data entry preferred.
• Medical terminology knowledge and accuracy essential.
• Ability to work independently with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming specimens and ensure transport integrity.
• Verify patient information and test orders.
• Enter patient and specimen data into the LIMS/operational metrics system.
• Label specimens according to SOPs and maintain documentation.
• Resolve accessioning issues and escalate to Customer Service when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

LIMS

Job description

With general oversight from Lead of Pre-Analytic and the Supervisor of Laboratory Operations and in collaboration with the laboratory operations team, the Specimen Accessioner will be responsible for receipt, tracking,
and entering data into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)/Operation metrics, ensuring chain of custody. The Specimen Accessioner position includes functions such as matching patient information, scanning documents, and interdepartmental communication. These activities will be performed under CLIA/CAP regulations and will directly impact human health and thus must meet the highest possible standards for quality and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

This role is responsible for the efficient and quality execution of specimen accessioning and LIMS/Operation metrics data entry for the Laboratory. This includes working with the Lead of Pre-Analytic and the Supervisor of Laboratory Operations to maintain all documentation required for operation under CLIA/CAP certification, including review and minor editing of standard operation procedures as necessary and use of sample tracking systems in accordance with the SOPs.

• Receive incoming specimens to ensure proper transport and specimen integrity

• Verify specimen information such as patient identification and test orders

• Accurately and efficiently enter patient data and specimen information into the LIMS/operation metrics

• Label specimens accurately according to the SOPs

• Perform data entry pertaining to laboratory operations and quality

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the laboratory area

• Assist with resolving accessioning issues to include, but not limited to, test requisition discrepancies, missing information, etc.

• Communicate with Customer Service to **escalate and resolve** any specimen accessioning related issues

• Adhere to and uphold all applicable federal and state compliance regulations as well as Company’s compliance policies and procedures, accrediting agency policies and procedures

• Additional tasks as delegated by the Lead of Pre-Analytic and the Supervisor of Laboratory Operations

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Associate's degree

• 1+ years of experience equivalent to an Accessioning Technician preferred

Required Knowledge

• Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory

• Must be able to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Basic computer skills and proficiency in data entry

Additional Preferences

• Bachelor's Degree, Preferred