Specimen Processor I

Veracyte•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Veracyte is hiring two Specimen Processor I employees for a non-exempt laboratory role. The position is primarily responsible for receiving and accessioning specimens, handling specimen documentation, and entering requisition data. The processor maintains the lab in a clean and orderly condition, understands sample integrity issues, and serves as a resource to others in the lab. Flexibility with daily assignments, workdays, and holiday schedules is required as determined by business needs. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, either 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. or 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. This is an onsite position.

Requirements

0–2 years of accessioning experience and/or experience in a laboratory setting.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to navigate laboratory information systems or familiarity with them.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
Good judgment and problem-solving skills.
Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently.
Flexibility with work schedules, including daily assignments, holidays, and days of the week as determined by business need.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Accession clinical specimens upon receipt and enter data into the laboratory information system (LIS).
Verify, label, and track specimens and perform related clerical functions.
Identify specimen processing problems that may adversely affect test-result reporting and promptly notify the supervisor.
Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established laboratory performance specifications.
Follow established laboratory policies and procedures and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering.
Comply with company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and regulations; contribute to laboratory safety and recommend improvements.
Participate in training, competency assessments, department meetings, regulatory compliance activities, inspections, and continuous improvement projects.
Assist with research and validation activities.
Help perform periodic room and equipment maintenance according to standard operating procedures.
Help track and stock laboratory supplies and perform general cleanup, including breaking down shipping packaging, disinfecting benches and surfaces, and putting away supplies.
Work cooperatively with the team, support senior laboratory and management staff, and coordinate with Customer Care regarding specimen issues and accessioning requests.
Complete related administrative duties, including printing, copying, filing, faxing, and quality control of spreadsheets.