What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accessioner / Lab Assistant position at Variantyx?
Variantyx is a technology-driven precision medicine company providing state-of-the-art diagnostic solutions for the rare genetic disorders and reproductive genetics markets, and treatment optimization in oncology.
Our proprietary whole genome analysis platform allows us to better understand a person’s genetic makeup, leading to unmatched diagnostic capabilities and improved personalized treatment recommendations.
About the position:
- The Accessioner performs the intake processing for all patient specimens at the Variantyx Framingham, MA location, Tuesday through Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (flexible).
- The Accessioner will also be responsible for patient outreach to verify and confirm personal information for sample identification purposes.
Position Duties & Responsibilities:
- Receive and triage all patient specimens for testing.
- Accession and manage patient information within the LIMS.
- Collaborates with clinical Coordinators to verify missing patient/sample information.
- Biobanking: sorts samples and distributes them to the appropriate storage.
- Maintains designated laboratory equipment.
- Prepares samples for processing.
- Uses various laboratory computer systems for labeling, inquiry, results as needed.
- Disposes of bio-hazardous and chemical waste in the accessioning room.
- Assists with department quality and process improvement projects.
- Sets up supplies for the assigned work area
- Discards specimens as needed.
- Upholds all CLIA, CAP, NYS and other state regulations, as required.
- Call patients to verify and confirm personal information to identify samples
- Ensure accuracy of patient details in the lab's database, and update any discrepancies or changes.
- Update and document patient records in the Salesforce system
- Follow all HIPAA guidelines and confidentiality protocols to protect patient information at all times.
Education & Skills:
- Great organizational skills
- Clear and effective Communication skills
- Multitasking skills
- Must be able to speak/read/write in English
- High School degree/College Preferred
- Detail Oriented