What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Laboratory Accessioner | Pay $20/hr position at Actalent?
Description
The Clinical Laboratory Accessioner will be responsible for performing receiving, accessioning, and general lab activities for CLIA laboratory. This work includes receiving and preparing patient samples for testing by Clinical Laboratory Scientists as well as general laboratory setup and maintenance activities.
PAY - $20/hr
RESPONSIBILITIES
● Ensure that patient stool samples are received and accessioned according to laboratory procedures for downstream processing and testing. This includes receiving samples from the shipper, determining sample suitability for testing, preparation of specimen labels, and aliquoting of samples into tubes for testing and documentation of such activities in the LIMS.
● Provide general laboratory support such as tube labeling, equipment cleaning and maintenance, biohazard waste removal, and consumables stocking.
● Identify problems that may adversely affect proper processing of samples and notifying the General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, or Laboratory Director.
● Other duties as assigned.
Skills
Laboratory, Specimen processing, Data entry, Accessioning, Specimen collection, Sample prep
Top Skills Details
Laboratory,Specimen processing,Data entry,Accessioning,Specimen collection,Sample prep
Additional Skills & Qualifications
High School Diploma required, Associate's Degree or BS Degree preferred (prefer BS degree if possible so candidate can move up in the lab)
This will be an extremely repetitive job so someone who is detail oriented and good with routine. This will require labeling samples, entering in system, scanning, aliquoting, using centrifuge, and separating RNA/DNA from sample. Samples are stool samples and they are using these samples to find biomarkers that indicate gastrointestinal disease/cancer.
If HS or Associate Degree - must have specimen processing experience
If BS Degree - no experience required outside degree except working in a fast paced work environment (fast food/retail/pharm tech)
Demonstrate the ability to understand and comply with required standard operating procedures.
● Exemplify a proven ability to learn and collaborate with others in a complex, multi-functional and
specialty environment.
● Possess experience in a CLIA laboratory setting handling patient samples and PHI.
● Exemplify the ability to multitask and thrive in an agile, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.
● Possess proficient verbal and written communication skills, while willing to share and receive information and ideas from all levels of the organization to achieve the desired results.
● Possess high ethics and conduct business in the most professional manner.
● Seek inclusiveness and collaboration but step up to responsibility, make tough decisions, and be accountable for those decisions.
● Act as a results-oriented team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working collaboratively with colleagues
Experience Level
Entry Level
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $17.00 - $20.00/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)
This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
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Salary : $17 - $20