Accessioner I

This is a Contract to Hire position based in Brentwood, TN.

About the role

As an Accessioner, you will accurately receive, process, and catalog laboratory specimens to support clinical testing and patient diagnosis. This role focuses primarily on blood samples, with occasional handling of other specimen types such as urine or tissue, and plays a critical part in ensuring that laboratory professionals have reliable information for diagnosis and treatment.

The environment is structured, process-driven, and collaborative, with a focus on accuracy, timely specimen processing, and effective communication across departments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and triage all incoming specimens for clinical testing, ensuring proper labeling, handling, and prioritization.
• Process specimens according to established laboratory procedures and quality standards.
• Manage and update clinical information within the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) database with accurate and timely data entry.
• Perform internal audits of clinical charts and related documentation to verify completeness and accuracy.
• Collaborate with various laboratory and clinical departments to ensure testing accuracy and smooth workflow.
• Follow laboratory protocols and safety procedures while handling blood and other biological specimens.
• Work both independently and as part of a team to meet turnaround times and departmental deadlines.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of work experience in a laboratory, medical, or specimen processing environment.
• Proven attention to accuracy and detail when handling specimens and entering data.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team-oriented environment.
• Experience with specimen processing and accessioning.
• Proficiency in data entry and working with laboratory or medical information systems.

Qualifications

• AS or BS degree in biological sciences preferred.
• Background in laboratory or medical settings is beneficial.
• Familiarity with laboratory workflows and clinical testing processes.
• Comfort working primarily with blood specimens and occasionally with urine or tissue samples.

Schedule

Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $18.55/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)