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Aegis Sciences Corporation · 2 days ago

Accessioning Technician

Nashville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Aegis Sciences Corporation is seeking an Accessioning Technician responsible for sample receipt, accessioning, and rework within the laboratory. The role involves verifying sample identity, logging specimens, and maintaining positive specimen identification, while ensuring compliance with safety and quality procedures.

BiotechnologyClinical TrialsHealth CareMedical

Responsibilities

Open all delivered lab specimens verifying sample identity and testing requirements are met

Log specimens into Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) ensuring accurate demographic and testing request entry

Maintain positive specimen identification through the use of barcodes and ‘Chain of Custody’ procedures

Aliquot specimens for initial requested testing and facilitate delivery to appropriate laboratories

Store specimens per storage requirements allowing for ease of location of samples post-initial testing

Aliquot and facilitate delivery of specimens to appropriate laboratory section for additional, repeat or confirmation testing as directed through the LIMS system or by laboratory leadership

Comply with all individual and team and laboratory safety and quality procedures and requirements

Verify samples/specimens for discard through Horizon Notify Shipping/Receiving/QC Departments of low stock and/or needed supplies

Participate in process improvements, including process definition, measurement analysis, and implementation of controls

Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals

Participate in data collection efforts within the laboratory

Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill

Communicate with coworkers, clients, vendors, and visitors professionally and respectfully

Ensure a tidy/clean workspace at all times

Other duties as required and assigned

Qualification

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)Specimen identificationBiologyChemistryProcess improvementCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

High school diploma or GED required

Relevant laboratory experience strongly preferred

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field preferred

Company

Aegis Sciences Corporation

Founded in 1990, Aegis Sciences Corporation is a forensic toxicology and healthcare laboratory that provides science-driven drug testing and consulting services based in Nashville, TN.

Founded in 1991