Accessioning Clerk

Gene by Gene•Houston, TX

12d

About The Position

Gene by Gene is seeking a candidate to join our Laboratory Accessioning Team. The role of the DNA Lab Accessioning Clerk is to handle receipt, documentation, review, and check-in of samples into the lab. The position involves sample handling, related clerical functions, and area maintenance and organization, as well as occasional laboratory assistant functions within the laboratory.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
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.
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.
High level of integrity and trustworthiness, with a strict commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and data security (HIPAA compliance).

Nice To Haves

Previous administrative work experience in a laboratory and/or clerical environment.

Responsibilities

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
Troubleshoots issues with samples, such as missing or incorrect information, mismatched barcodes, unpaid accounts, damaged samples, incorrectly collected samples etc.
Assists with pickup of samples from USPS; Is responsible for ensuring loss prevention and integrity of samples.
Documents and checks samples into the correct databases / LIMS systems.
Answers emails and questions from other departments
Maintains documentation required for sample tracking through the department.
Scans and saves consent forms, requisitions, and any other documents arriving with the samples.
Performs additional similar administrative and organizational tasks in the department as needed.
Maintains cleanliness and organization of the team area, including daily and weekly cleaning tasks (trash removal, sweeping of debris, wipe-down of work surfaces, etc.).
Assists with some laboratory assistant-type functions, including tasks such as racking tips, filling tubes, washing racks, cleaning, and organization.