Lab Assistant - Accessioner Details

Lab Assistant - Accessioner

Veracyte - Austin, TX

Employment Type : Full-Time

Due to the success of our flagship product, Veracyte is hiring an additional team member. The Lab Assistant is responsible for accurately handling all laboratory specimens and ensures specimen integrity throughout laboratory procedures. S/he will accession specimens upon receipt in the lab, perform specimen verification and tracking, and develop skills in troubleshooting difficult cases. You'll have the opportunity for ongoing training, competency assessments and sharing ideas for continuous improvement in the lab. The schedule for this position is Tuesday to Saturday and 10am to 6:30pm.
Primary responsibilities for role:

• Accession all cases received for testing. This includes matching patient information, data entry, and scanning documents into our Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Review all requisitions for missing information, enter applicable information into the LIS, and escalate issues as well as provide resolution in a timely fashion per standard operating policies and procedures.
• Label samples and forward samples to the correct area within lab
• Assist with the archiving and storage of patient samples
• Perform quality assurance checks of samples
• Participate in other laboratory tasks such as handling deliveries, inventory, scanning documents, slide filing, etc.
• Actively engage in department huddles, meetings and 1:1s with managers

Who You Are:

You've successfully completed an accredited program or hold an associates level degree. You have demonstrated the ability to problem solve and proactively collaborate with peers. In previous roles you were known for your high attention to detail. Candidates with previous work experience (laboratory or non-laboratory) will be given preference. Medical scribes or transcriptionists are encouraged to apply.
What We Can Offer You

Veracyte is a growing company that offers significant career opportunities if you are curious, driven, patient-oriented and aspire to help us build a great company. We work collaboratively, offering you the opportunity to constantly learn from your colleagues – even those outside of your area of expertise. Here at Veracyte, we find fun, little ways to make it a great place to work – participate in our annual Halloween costume contest, treat yourself to free coffee or the endless supply of PB&J sandwiches, and toast with colleagues as we celebrate milestones. We are a company with a heart and believe in positively impacting the world beyond our doors by providing our product to those who cannot afford it through a financial assistance program. Veracyte seeks the best employees and works to create an environment where they can thrive, expand their knowledge and contribute at the highest level.

Job Type: Full-time