Specimen Accessioner - Houston, Texas

ENTRY LEVEL LABORATORY OPENING!

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Accessioner to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for clinical specimen accessioning, sorting, retrieval, data entry of patient information, and preparing laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.

Responsibilities

• Accession clinical specimens
• Sort and retrieve specimens
• Enter patient information into the data system
• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing
• Unpack and route specimens to staging areas
• Identify and label specimens
• Pack and ship specimens to testing facilities
• Prepare and store excess specimen samples

Essential Skills

• Highschool Diploma or GED
• Must type 35 words per minute
• Good data entry skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• No relative experience required; 1-2 years preferred
• Must have attention to detail!
• Previous medical or production experience is a plus

Work Environment

The Laboratory Accessioner will work inside a lab with a team of 48 Accessioners/Processors. The lab processes a variety of samples including blood, urine, feces, swabs, or any other bodily fluid. Shifts are Monday through Friday, 9 PM - 5:30 AM, with a 15% shift differential. Employees are required to wear solid-colored scrubs or jeans and a plain t-shirt, comfortable close-toed shoes, and a mask. A lab coat will be provided.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $16.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 19, 2025.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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