Accessioner I

GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS) delivers personalized and actionable health insights to inform diagnosis direct treatment and improve drug discovery. The company is uniquely positioned to accelerate the use of genomic and large-scale clinical information to enable precision medicine as the standard of care. GeneDx is at the forefront of transforming healthcare through its industry-leading exome and genome testing and interpretation services fueled by the worlds largest rare disease data sets. For more information please visit .

Important: This position requires a four-day 10-hour work schedule with shifts ranging from Tuesday through Friday and including Saturdays. Standard weekday hours are 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM while Saturday hours are 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM including a pay shift differential.

Summary

The Accessioner I is responsible for the receiving and accessioning of all patient specimens and following established policies and procedures in a professional manner.

Job 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 and creates a patient chart.
• Enters patient information into LIMS database with strict adherence to HIPPA laws.
• Transports all accessioned specimens to the DNA extraction team and/or cell culture team as appropriate.
• Label patient documents with barcode for later scanning of patient charts through OnBase.
• 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.
• Additional duties maybe assigned.

Education Experience and Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
  • AS or BS degree in chemistry biology or related science field preferred.
• Strong computer and typing skills (a Typing Test will be required).
• Attention to detail and accuracy are critical.
• Ability to work well independently and within a team.
• Ability to work in a high volume fast paced work environment.
• Data Entry experience preferred.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand walk and sit for extended periods.

Work Environment

• Work is primarily performed in an office setting with a typical climate-controlled environment.
• Occasional exposure to manufacturing or warehouse areas which may involve loud noises dust and varying temperatures.

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