Lab Accessioner

Job Description

Job Description

How You’ll Make an Impact
Our Lab Accessioners strictly adhere to laboratory SOPs to ensure quality and safety while handling samples. They are proactive, detail oriented, able to meet tight deadlines, and strive in fast-paced work environments. They understand the big picture, while paying attention to the details. They understand our customer needs with empathy and know that everything they do is making a difference. On-site training will be provided.

What You’ll Do

• Receiving specimens and accessioning in the LIMS systems. Accurately identify, label and store specimen at proper conditions.?Specimens received may include, but are not limited to, those classified as Research Use Only, Clinical, or GxP.
• Properly comment on any additional or missing information and contact office staff with a request.
• Promptly notifies immediate supervisor of exceptions and/or unusual occurrences.
• Properly handles and stores ambient, refrigerated, and frozen specimens. Properly discard specimen according to SOP.
• Receive department reagents and consumables. Accurately document items received, label and store in designated lab area.?
• Pack and ship remaining specimens back to customers upon request.
• Properly operate centrifuges, dispose of contaminated materials, keep work areas supplied and clean.
• Assist lab scientists with the operation of standard laboratory instruments.
• Clean work area, surrounding laboratory after completion of workday.
• Handle hazardous waste in accordance to preset policies, protocols and regulatory standards.
• Perform routine laboratory assistant duties according to SOP.
• Perform lab procedures in accordance with SOPs and CLIA/CAP regulations.

What You Will Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous medical or production experience is a plus
• Understanding of Laboratory quality control and assurance preferred
• Comfortable handling biological specimens
• Ability to accurately identify specimens
• Experience working in a team environment
• Strong data entry and organizational skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office

Contact to hire.

Location: South Plainfield, NJ 07080

Pay Rate: $20.98 / hour

Position Type: Full-time, Contract / Contingent

Available Roles & Shifts:

Laboratory Assistant: Monday – Friday, 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM EST
Laboratory Technician I:: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM EST
Laboratory Technician I: Monday – Friday, 6:30 PM – 3:00 AM EST

Job Summary

We are seeking detail-oriented and motivated Laboratory Technicians and Laboratory Assistants to join our team in South Plainfield, NJ. In this role, you will play a key part in daily laboratory operations, sample preparation, purification, and automation support within a fast-paced laboratory environment.

This is an entry-level to early-career position ideal for candidates looking to build practical experience in a scientific or clinical facility.

Key Responsibilities

Sample Handling & Compliance: Sort incoming samples and strictly follow safety protocols, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and trainer directions regarding sample handling, biohazardous waste collection, and packaging.
Laboratory Processing: Prepare and purify sequencing templates (including PCR purification) and load samples onto automated sequencing instruments.
Equipment & Station Maintenance: Operate or assist with automation platforms, perform labware washing, calibrate tools, and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
Communication & Collaboration: Communicate effectively and professionally with internal teams and clients via email and phone regarding sample status or basic inquiries.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or GED required (Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related Life Sciences discipline is a plus).
Skills: Hands-on experience or familiarity with basic liquid handling (pipetting) and unit conversions (e.g., milliliters to liters).
Attributes: High attention to detail, ability to grasp new technical concepts quickly, and strong time management skills under tight deadlines.
Work Style: Adaptable, collaborative team player with strong communication skills and a positive, solution-oriented approach.

Company Description

Contact to hire.\n\nLocation: South Plainfield, NJ 07080\n\nPay Rate: $20.98 / hour\n\nPosition Type: Full-time, Contract / Contingent\n\nAvailable Roles & Shifts:\n\nLaboratory Assistant: Monday – Friday, 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM EST\nLaboratory Technician I:: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM EST\nLaboratory Technician I: Monday – Friday, 6:30 PM – 3:00 AM EST\n\n\nJob Summary\n\n\n\nWe are seeking detail-oriented and motivated Laboratory Technicians and Laboratory Assistants to join our team in South Plainfield, NJ. In this role, you will play a key part in daily laboratory operations, sample preparation, purification, and automation support within a fast-paced laboratory environment.\n\n\n\nThis is an entry-level to early-career position ideal for candidates looking to build practical experience in a scientific or clinical facility.\n\n\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nSample Handling & Compliance: Sort incoming samples and strictly follow safety protocols, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and trainer directions regarding sample handling, biohazardous waste collection, and packaging.\nLaboratory Processing: Prepare and purify sequencing templates (including PCR purification) and load samples onto automated sequencing instruments.\nEquipment & Station Maintenance: Operate or assist with automation platforms, perform labware washing, calibrate tools, and maintain a clean, organized work environment.\nCommunication & Collaboration: Communicate effectively and professionally with internal teams and clients via email and phone regarding sample status or basic inquiries.\n\n\nQualifications & Requirements\n\nEducation: High School Diploma or GED required (Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related Life Sciences discipline is a plus).\nSkills: Hands-on experience or familiarity with basic liquid handling (pipetting) and unit conversions (e.g., milliliters to liters).\nAttributes: High attention to detail, ability to grasp new technical concepts quickly, and strong time management skills under tight deadlines.\nWork Style: Adaptable, collaborative team player with strong communication skills and a positive, solution-oriented approach.\n