Specimen Management Specialist (SMD)

Baylor Genetics•Houston, TX

About The Position

SUMMARY: The Specimen Management Specialist is responsible for the receiving and accessioning of all patient specimens, and following established policies and procedures, in a professional manner. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Required: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) Experience: Required: Accessioning experience DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Learns and follows the established standard operating procedures for sample handling and record keeping. Receives and triages patient specimens. Assigns each specimen an accession number. Enters patient information into LIMS database, with strict adherence to HIPPA laws. Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance, takes authorized corrective action, and notifies key individuals. Adhere to quality control policies and documents all quality control activities. Opens packages, accessions specimens accurately and according to existing protocols. Scans, checks and files paperwork. Performs routine and non-routine tasks to carry out the department workflow. Ensures that the lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained. Participates in the orientation and training of the department. Performs clerical duties as directed. Maintains compliance with protocols. Adheres to Code of Conduct as outlined in the Baylor Genetics Compliance Program. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Frequently required to sit Frequently required to stand Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity Frequently required to talk or hear Frequently required to utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard Occasionally exposed to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials EEO Statement: Baylor Genetics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Note to Recruiters: We value building direct relationships with our candidates and prefer to manage our hiring process internally. While we occasionally partner with select recruitment agencies for specialized roles, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies without a written agreement executed by the authorized signatory for Baylor Genetics ("Agreement"). Any resumes submitted to Baylor Genetics in the absence of an Agreement executed by Baylor Genetics' authorized signatory, will be considered the property of Baylor Genetics, and Baylor Genetics will not be obligated to pay any associated recruitment fees.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
Accessioning experience

Responsibilities

Learns and follows the established standard operating procedures for sample handling and record keeping.
Receives and triages patient specimens.
Assigns each specimen an accession number.
Enters patient information into LIMS database, with strict adherence to HIPPA laws.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance, takes authorized corrective action, and notifies key individuals.
Adhere to quality control policies and documents all quality control activities.
Opens packages, accessions specimens accurately and according to existing protocols.
Scans, checks and files paperwork.
Performs routine and non-routine tasks to carry out the department workflow.
Ensures that the lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained.
Participates in the orientation and training of the department.
Performs clerical duties as directed.
Maintains compliance with protocols.
Adheres to Code of Conduct as outlined in the Baylor Genetics Compliance Program.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.