Receiving and Accessioning Technician

Thermo Fisher Scientific • West Sacramento, CA

2d • $19 - $29

About The Position

As part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the Receiving and Accessioning Technician supports laboratory operations by receiving, verifying, documenting, accessioning, preparing, and routing specimens for testing. The role maintains accurate records and chain of custody, checks specimens and customer deliverables for quality, and helps ensure that customer needs are met from sample delivery through final reporting. It also involves coordinating with laboratory staff, program management, and client services to resolve specimen-related issues; maintaining supplies; following safety, quality, regulatory, and standard operating procedures; and contributing to training and process improvements.

The position is described as a second-shift role, Monday through Friday. The work is performed in a laboratory setting and may involve cold rooms or freezers at -22°F/-6°C, strong odors, PPE, and lifting up to 40 pounds without assistance.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; an associate degree (AA or AS) is strongly preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience equivalent to a Receiving and Accessioning Technician, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills, including Word and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, HIPAA, and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of working with potentially biohazardous specimens.
• Positive, can-do attitude and flexibility in a fast-paced, evolving work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree (AA or AS).
• At least 2 years of customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive and log incoming specimens and samples; verify their information against intake documents and manifests.
• Ensure specimens are correctly labeled and meet submission criteria; enter specimen and QC information manually and electronically.
• Resolve sample and document discrepancies by gathering information from team members as needed.
• Prepare specimens for laboratory testing and route them to the appropriate downstream workflows.
• Enter specimen information into laboratory documentation management solutions, LIMS, or scans; assign unique accession numbers and label specimens for testing or shipment.
• Maintain logs showing current samples in testing.
• Inspect specimens for proper collection, labeling, and packaging; identify and document discrepancies or issues.
• Communicate with program management or client services to resolve specimen-related issues and perform quality checks on customer deliverables, including coordinating a second QC check when required.
• Centrifuge, aliquot, and prepare samples as required; ensure proper storage conditions and maintain specimen chain of custody.
• Prepare and/or quality-check shipments to external sites.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of specimen receipt and processing; follow laboratory safety and quality protocols, regulatory requirements, and SOPs.
• Liaise with laboratory staff about specimen status and issues, and assist laboratory personnel as needed.
• Serve as the primary customer contact for laboratory and clinical trial testing; support customer needs from sample delivery through final reporting and end-of-testing deliverables.
• Ensure policies and procedures in the area of responsibility reflect current practice.
• Monitor supplies used for specimen receiving and processing, and order or restock them as necessary.
• Participate in training and continuing education, train other personnel as required, and contribute to laboratory process improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Performance-related bonus where eligible and potential variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance.
• Annual merit, performance-based increase.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans, including health incentive programs.
• Paid time off, including at least 120 hours annually, and 10 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave, including 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
• Employee assistance and family support programs.
• Commuter benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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