Specimen Management Specialist / Specimen Accessioner

Baylor Genetics; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Genetics in Houston, TX, is seeking a Specimen Management Specialist II to provide operational support within the Specimen Management Division, ensuring precise specimen handling, protocol compliance and efficient departmental workflow.

Responsibilities include accessioning specimens, intra-lab transportation, documentation management, workflow coordination, lab safety, training support, and strict adherence to regulations, with clerical duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred minimum of 1 year of laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Specimen Handling: Accession specimens adhering to established protocols and guidelines.
• Internal Logistics: Perform intra-lab specimen transportation functions.
• Documentation Management: Scan, verify, and organize paperwork associated with specimen accessioning.
• Workflow Coordination: Execute routine and specialized tasks to facilitate seamless departmental workflows.
• Lab Standards: Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the lab environment.
• Training Support: Participate in the orientation and training of departmental staff.
• Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to protocols and regulatory compliance.
• Clerical Responsibilities: Perform directed clerical duties within the department.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The Specimen Management Specialist II will be responsible for providing operational support to the Specimen Management Division. This role involves precise specimen handling, compliance with protocols, and ensuring efficient departmental workflow.

• Specimen Handling: Accurately accession specimens adhering to established protocols and guidelines.


• Internal Logistics: Perform intra-lab specimen transportation functions.


• Documentation Management: Scan, verify, and organize paperwork associated with specimen accessioning.


• Workflow Coordination: Execute routine and specialized tasks to facilitate seamless departmental workflows.


• Lab Standards: Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the lab environment.


• Training Support: Participate in the orientation and training of departmental staff.


• Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to protocols and regulatory compliance.


• Clerical Responsibilities: Perform directed clerical duties within the department.

Qualifications

Required

• Education:


• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.


• Experience:


• Preferred minimum of 1 year of laboratory experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequently required to sit, stand, utilize hand and finger dexterity, talk, and hear.


• Visual acuity necessary for operating equipment, reading technical information, and keyboard use.


• Occasional exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious material

EEO STATEMENT

Baylor Genetics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.