Specimen Accessioner

Belay Diagnostics; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Belay Diagnostics in Chicago is seeking a Specimen Accessioner to support receipt, tracking, and data entry into LIMS and operation metrics with strict chain of custody. You will work under supervision with Pre-Analytic and Laboratory Operations leads, ensuring data accuracy, SOP compliance, and effective interdepartmental communication while adhering to CLIA/CAP requirements and quality standards.

The role emphasizes attention to medical terminology, meticulous labeling, and timely escalation

Qualifications

• Medical background preferred with terminology used in clinical labs.
• High accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly.
• Proficiency in data entry and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming specimens and ensure transport integrity.
• Verify patient identification and test orders.
• Enter patient and specimen data into the LIMS/operation metrics.
• Label specimens according to SOPs.
• Assist with accessioning data quality and documentation.
• Maintain lab area cleanliness and organization.
• Escalate accessioning issues to Customer Service as needed.
• Adhere to CLIA/CAP regulations and company policies.
• Perform additional tasks as delegated by leads.

Skills

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Data entry

Independent work

Communication skills

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 escalation 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

• 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