Accessioning Assistant

Gene by Gene • Houston, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Gene By Gene is seeking a candidate to assist the laboratory accessioning team for a part time, temporary position. The position will involve assisting the team with receiving laboratory samples, inspecting them for quality, and accessioning them to send into the lab.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Technical Skills & Accuracy.
• Strong computer proficiency with fast and accurate data entry skills (minimum typing speed of 40–50 WPM preferred).
• High attention to detail with a proven track record of maintaining exceptional accuracy during repetitive, routine tasks.
• Demonstrated capability in sample management, including safely handling, labeling, sorting, and logging specimens according to strict protocols.
• Core Competencies & Execution.
• Strong comprehension skills with the ability to quickly learn, understand, and implement complex operational instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision once trained, while maintaining high productivity.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) for collaborating with team members and documenting discrepancies.
• Professional Integrity
• High level of integrity and trustworthiness, with a strict commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and data security (HIPAA compliance).

Responsibilities

• Receiving and opening sample packages.
• Receives and documents the receipt of samples into the laboratory.
• Opens sample packages and inspects, sorts, and routes the samples appropriately.
• Documents and checks samples into the correct databases.
• Reports issues with samples, such as missing or incorrect information, mismatched barcodes, unpaid accounts, damaged samples, incorrectly collected samples etc., and assists with troubleshooting.
• May assist with pickup of samples from USPS.
• Maintains documentation required for sample tracking through the department.
• Performs additional administrative and organizational tasks in the department as needed
• Assists with some laboratory assistant-type functions, including tasks such as racking tips, filling tubes, washing racks, cleaning, and organization.
• Maintains cleanliness of the team area, including daily and weekly cleaning tasks (trash removal, sweeping of debris, wipe-down of work surfaces, etc.)

Benefits

• opportunity to shape meaningful campaigns
• tell compelling brand stories
• collaborate with talented professionals who share your passion for creativity, curiosity, and impact

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED