Accessioner I

Accessioner I

Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States

The Accessioner I is responsible for the receiving and accessioning of all patient specimens, and following established policies and procedures, in a professional manner.

Job Responsibilities

• Learns and follows the established standard operating procedures for sample handling and record keeping.
• Receives and triages patient specimens.
• Assigns each specimen an accession number and creates a patient chart.
• Enters patient information into LIMS database, with strict adherence to HIPPA laws.
• Transports all accessioned specimens to the DNA extraction team and/or cell culture team, as appropriate.
• Label patient documents with barcode for later scanning of patient charts through OnBase.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance, takes authorized corrective action, and notifies key individuals.
• Adhere to quality control policies and documents all quality control activities.
• Additional duties maybe assigned.

Education, Experience, and Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• AS or BS degree in chemistry, biology, or related science field preferred.
• Strong computer and typing skills (a Typing Test will be required).
• Attention to detail and accuracy are critical.
• Ability to work well independently and within a team.
• Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced work environment.
• Data Entry experience preferred.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.

Work Environment

• Work is primarily performed in an office setting with a typical climate-controlled environment.
• Occasional exposure to manufacturing or warehouse areas, which may involve loud noises, dust, and varying temperatures.

Pay Transparency, Budgeted Range

$20 - $20 USD

Science - Minded, Patient - Focused

At GeneDx, we create, follow, and are informed by cutting-edge science. With over 20 years of expertise in diagnosing rare disorders and diseases, and pioneering work in the identification of new disease-causing genes, our commitment to genetic disease detection, discovery, and diagnosis is based on sound science and is focused on enhancing patient care.

Experts in what matters most

With hundreds of genetic counselors, MD/PhD scientists, and clinical and molecular genomics specialists on staff, we are the industry's genetic testing experts and proud of it. We share the same goal as healthcare providers, patients, and families: to provide clear, accurate, and meaningful answers we all can trust.

Sequencing has the power to solve diagnostic challenges

From sequencing to reporting and beyond, our technical and clinical experts are providing guidance every step of the way:

Technical Expertise

• High-quality testing: Our laboratory is CLIA certified and CAP accredited and most of our tests are also New York State approved.
• Advanced detection: By interrogating genes for complex variants, we can identify the underlying causes of conditions that may otherwise be missed.

Clinical Expertise

• Thorough analysis: We classify variants according to our custom adaptation of the most recent guidelines. We then leverage our rich internal database for additional interpretation evidence.
• Customized care: Our experts review all test results and write reports in a clear, concise, and personalized way. We also include information for research studies in specific clinical situations.
• Impactful discovery: Our researchers continue working to find answers even after testing is complete. Through both internal research efforts and global collaborations, we have identified and published hundreds of new disease-gene relationships and developed novel tools for genomic data analysis. These efforts ultimately deliver more diagnostic findings to individuals.

A culture that plays to win, because patients are counting on us

At GeneDx, we're driven by urgency and purpose: helping patients get diagnosed earlier. Our mission, to empower everyone to live their healthiest life through genomics, drives our team to make a tangible impact each day and shapes our culture where high standards, strong teamwork, and meaningful ownership are the norm. We act with intention, support one another, and deliver work we're proud to put our names on.

Here's what you can expect day to day:

• Play like a champion (step up, redefine what's possible, own it)
• We bring energy, focus, and a bias for action. We step up, take initiative, and deliver on our commitments with quality, speed, and care.
• Think bigger (stretch beyond, courage not consensus)
• We push past the obvious. We challenge assumptions, raise the bar, and make thoughtful, decisive calls choosing progress over perfection.
• Grow fast (be curious, speak up, be agile)
• We stay curious, ask questions, and share direct feedback with respect. We adapt quickly and keep learning through collaboration and continuous improvement.

If you're motivated by meaningful work, a fast-moving environment, and teammates who care deeply about outcomes, you'll thrive at GeneDx.

Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Discounts
• Voluntary benefits
• Programs for parents and parents-to-be
• We provide expert support for family planning, pregnancy, and postpartum care, including up to 22 weeks of fully paid parental leave (U.S.) and up to $25K annually for fertility, adoption, or surrogacy.

GeneDx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All privacy policy information can be found here.