Lab Accessioner 1

Zoetis•Louisville, KY

About The Position

Lab Accessioner 1 Summary: The Laboratory Accessioner helps prepare samples and supports lab operations as requested. The Accessioner is responsible for receiving, labeling, and preparing specimens for laboratory testing while ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures, safety protocols, and quality control guidelines.

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED equivalent required
1-2 years of experience in data entry preferred
Medical background or experience with laboratory testing terminology or a strong aptitude to learn terminology preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Platforms (Teams, Outlook, Word etc.)
Detail oriented, flexible, quick to learn
Proficient in data entry
Organizational abilities
Able to work productively, effectively, and independently in a fast-paced environment
Ability to handle multiple tasks systems
Effective verbal and written communications, especially listening skills
Detailed orientated with regards to data entry and excellent typing skills
Strong computer skills and ability to work within windows environment
Must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment with target productivity rates
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, crouch
Ability to walk, sit, or stand for extended periods
Ability to use tools such as boxcutters
Ability to wear PPE for extended periods of time

Nice To Haves

Medical background or experience with laboratory testing terminology or a strong aptitude to learn terminology preferred

Responsibilities

Accountable for understanding and following the laboratory's standard operating protocols, quality control processes, and safety rules.
Receives and accessions specimens into the Laboratory Information Management System.
Unpacks specimens and routes specimens by type to various staging areas.
Prepares all specimens received for testing in designated laboratory departments or locations such as staging of specimens, centrifuge, etc.
Prepares excess specimen samples for storage and resolves and documents problem specimens.
Organizes work by matching computer orders with specimen labeling, sorting specimens, checking labeling, logging specimens and arranging reports for delivery.
Accountable for keeping work surfaces clean and orderly.
Participates in all applicable safety training sessions to ensure thorough understanding and execution of safety procedures, including the use of all applicable safety equipment.
Organizes and maintains lab specimen storage.
Organizes and monitors lab supplies for appropriate inventory levels.
Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.