Job Title: Accessioner I

Job Description

Summary: The main function of an accessioner is to process laboratory samples. Accessioners work with other laboratory employees to catalog patient specimens like blood, urine, or tissue for analysis.

Essential Duties:

- Receive and triage all specimens for clinical testing.

- Manage clinical information within the LIMS database.

- Introduce and prepare biological specimens for the laboratory to ensure accurate processing.

- Open specimens and pour off into secondary containers to prepare for analysis and testing.

- Verify patient demographic information matches the test requisition form submitted.

- Data entry of patient information into the computer system for tracking purposes.

- Meet key production metrics and quality measures to ensure timely and accurate results.

- Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas.

- Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities when required.

- Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples.

- Resolve and document any problem specimens.

- Handle and dispose of medical and chemical waste.

- Comply with applicable environmental health and safety policies and procedures.

Hard Skillsattention to detaildata entryspecimen handlingcompliance with health and safety policiesSoft Skillswork independentlyteamworkaccuracyability to meet deadlines

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Durham, North Carolina.

Work Environment

Lab based

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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