Accessioner (Part-Time)
BillionToOne
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Posted:
March 10, 2023
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Onsite
About the position
BillionToOne, a fast-growing molecular diagnostics startup, is seeking a detail-oriented Accessioner to assist with laboratory preparation and equipment maintenance in the Clinical Laboratory. The Accessioner will be responsible for specimen receipt and accessioning, performing quality assurance procedures, and complying with all local, state, and federal laboratory requirements. The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment. A Bachelor's degree in Biology or related life sciences degree is required, along with laboratory experience within the last year. Start-up experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Perform specimen receipt and accessioning according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures
- Maintain equipment according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures
- Clean labware, equipment, and benches
- Prepare documents and binders for equipment and personnel records
- Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the established performance specifications
- Perform and document routine preventative maintenance
- Prepare reagents required for laboratory preparation
- Communicate effectively with coworkers and non-laboratory personnel
- Report all concerns of accessioning quality and/or safety to the Laboratory Director, Supervisor, or Safety Officer
- Participate in inspection preparation activities
- Review of controlled documents as assigned
- Participate in the training of new accessioning personnel on current procedures
- Prioritize a positive work environment
- Exhibit a dedication to teamwork above and beyond scheduled daily work
- Participate in projects and process improvements for sample receipt and accessioning
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Biology or related life sciences degree or a student in pursuit of a bachelor's Biology degree or related life sciences degree
- Laboratory experience within the last year preferred
- Able to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to manage daily specimen processing needs with high emphasis on quality
- Able to analyze and problem solve basic issues that impact test performance
- Strong computer skills preferred
- Able to proactively communicate consistently, clearly, and honestly
- One year of Clinical Laboratory experience or equivalent high complexity and volume laboratory experience preferred
- Start-up experience (nice-to-have)
- Bachelor’s degree (nice-to-have)