Accessioning Technician I (Temp), Tues-Sat Evenings
About The Position
NeoGenomics is seeking an Accessioning Technician for its laboratory in Aliso Viejo, California. This is a temporary-status opportunity carried out through a third-party agency; temporary workers are not official NeoGenomics employees. The position follows a full-time schedule of Tuesday through Saturday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., subject to change based on business needs. The Accessioning Technician ensures proper handling of specimens received and prepares them for laboratory testing. Work includes matching patient information, data entry, aliquoting, and scanning documents. This is an entry-level role in the Accessioning job category, with employees performing the full range of specimen-processing procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multitasking environment while maintaining production and quality standards.
- Ability to work in a biohazard environment and comply with safety policies and standards in the Safety Manual.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience equivalent to an Accessioning Technician is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Receive and sort specimens for testing.
- Review requisitions for missing information, work with Client Services to obtain it promptly, and distribute new information to the departments involved.
- Enter data into the laboratory information system (LIS) accurately and promptly, label samples, create folders, generate specimen travel documents, and forward samples to the appropriate personnel or departments.
- Assemble case paperwork and files, including pre-analytic documentation and labels.
- Enter add-on testing and coordinate split specimens.
- Send specimens to appropriate reference laboratories by coordinating shipments, maintaining client communication, and generating required logs.
- Perform quality assurance checks of samples.
- Use chain-of-custody logs for slides and blocks and ensure proper chain of custody is followed.
- Oversee quality-control workflow and reconcile blocks and the block log.
- Identify and report quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required.
Benefits
- Purpose-driven mission focused on improving patient care and saving lives.
- Opportunity to continue learning and develop skills.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
