Specimen Management Specialist / Specimen Accessioner
Baylor Genetics, Houston, TX, United States
Shifts
Tuesday - Saturday 10am-7pm OR Monday - Friday 11am - 8pm
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.
Enter patient information into LIMS database, with strict adherence to HIPPA laws.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance, take authorized corrective action, and notify key individuals.
Adhere to quality control policies and document all quality control activities.
Open packages, accession specimens accurately and according to existing protocols.
Scan, check and file paperwork.
Perform routine and non‑routine tasks to carry out the department workflow.
Ensure that the lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained.
Participate in the orientation and training of the department.
Perform clerical duties as directed.
Maintain compliance with protocols.
Adhere to Code of Conduct as outlined in the Baylor Genetics Compliance Program.
Perform 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.
Employee Rights Notice
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Tuesday - Saturday 10am-7pm OR Monday - Friday 11am - 8pm
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.
Enter patient information into LIMS database, with strict adherence to HIPPA laws.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance, take authorized corrective action, and notify key individuals.
Adhere to quality control policies and document all quality control activities.
Open packages, accession specimens accurately and according to existing protocols.
Scan, check and file paperwork.
Perform routine and non‑routine tasks to carry out the department workflow.
Ensure that the lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained.
Participate in the orientation and training of the department.
Perform clerical duties as directed.
Maintain compliance with protocols.
Adhere to Code of Conduct as outlined in the Baylor Genetics Compliance Program.
Perform 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.
Employee Rights Notice
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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