Senior Technician

Job Type: Support Staff - Union Bargaining Unit: SSA Regular/Temporary: Regular End Date if Temporary: Hours Per Week: 35 Standard Work Schedule: Building: Salary Range: $61,692.40-$61,692.40 The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Summary Key responsibilities for the position include: Specimen accessioning & receipt, receive, log, and accessioning clinical specimens into HistoTrac and EPIC Beaker, ensuring accurate patient identification and test selection Coordinate and document specimen pickup and receipt from hospital, dialysis centers, and other outreach locations Verify specimen labeling, integrity, collection date/time, and transport conditions; elevate discrepancies according to laboratory SOPs. Track specimens from receipt through testing completion, ensuring correct linkage between physical specimens and electronic records Responsibilities 55% Data Entry & Order Processing Enter and verify test orders, specimen information, and status updates in HistoTrac and EPIC Beaker Correct data entry errors, process order cancellations, and update specimen records in coordination with laboratory leadership 20% Communication & Coordination Communicate with laboratory staff, transplant coordinators, and clinical teams to resolve specimen or order issues Serve as a point of contact for accessioning and outreach-related questions Ensure clear documentation and handoff of specimen-related issues 20% Quality & Compliance Support Maintain data accuracy, traceability, and confidentiality in accordance with ASHI, CAP, CLIA, NYSDOH, UNOS/OPTN, and institutional policies Follow established SOPs for specimen handling, accessioning, and outreach workflows Support audits and inspections by providing accession records and documentation as needed 5% - Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in biology, Medical Laboratory Science, Health Informatics, or a related field andand one-half years of related experience or equivalent in education, training and experience. Experience with specimen accessioning, order entry, and laboratory information systems Strong attention to detail and understanding of patient identification and specimen integrity Preferred Qualifications 2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory or healthcare environment Experience working with the clinical specimens accessioning process and familiarizing with the EPIC medical information system Other Requirements Skills and Competencies: High accuracy in specimen tracking and data entry Strong organizational and communication skills Ability to manage multiple specimens and priorities in a time-sensitive clinical setting Working knowledge of laboratory compliance and confidentiality requirements Frequent interaction with laboratory technologists, the laboratory management team, and transplant coordinators Ability to work in a high-volume clinical histocompatibility and immunogenetics laboratory with frequent interaction with laboratory technologists, the laboratory management team, and transplant coordinators Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents. #J-18808-Ljbffr