Job Title: Accessioner

Job Description

Join our specimen accessioning team, where you will be an integral part of the pre-analytical and post-analytical processes in testing. While you won't be directly involved in testing, your role is crucial in receiving, logging, and preparing samples for laboratory analysis. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to start or grow a career in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Meet couriers to receive samples from across the USA and internationally, initiating the tracking process.
• Verify sample arrivals, inspect for damage, dispose of packaging, and move samples for entry.
• Operate various computer software systems and apply the correct software to respective samples.
• Ensure names on samples match requisitions.
• Handle primarily urine samples, with some samples including blood, serum, plasma, and body fluid.
• Create labels and label samples after system entry.
• Occasionally aliquot samples, centrifuge, or freeze them as needed for stabilization.
• Assist in managing a workflow that processes 5,000-11,000 samples daily.
• Maintain sample storage in walk-in refrigerators and freezers for periods of 3, 6, and 12 months.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma, preference for some coursework in science.
• Intermediate computer, typing, and 10 key skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Capability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Desire to advance within the lab setting.
• Experience in multitasking from diverse backgrounds, including banking, serving, and customer service.

Work Environment

You will work in a fast-paced, production environment, performing essential tasks in medical laboratory science. The position involves aiding in pre-analytical and post-analytical processes, contributing to providing accurate medical results. On-the-job training is provided. We have openings for first shift (8am-4:30pm) and second shift (5pm-1:30am) from Tuesday to Saturday. Full-time employees accrue up to 144 hours of vacation pay, plus holidays. Candidates interested in a 3-month contract are also considered. Opportunities for career growth are available, with tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Paul, Minnesota.