Clinical Data Abstractor

About the role

The Clinical Data Abstractor supports the clinical laboratory by reviewing patient medical records, organizing clinical information, and preparing cases for downstream analysis including post-accessioning second review. This position works under the general supervision of the Director of Laboratory Operations and in collaboration with the Analysis and Reporting team.

Responsibilities

• Review patient medical records, pathology reports, and laboratory results to identify, abstract, and organize clinically relevant information.
• Perform quality review of incoming samples by reviewing test requisition forms (TRFs), specimen labels, patient demographics, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with the Customer Service team to resolve discrepancies, obtain missing documentation, and ensure cases meet laboratory requirements prior to analysis.
• Prepare clinical summaries and case documentation by organizing patient demographics, clinical history, previous genomic testing and findings, and test order information to support variant interpretation and clinical reporting.
• Maintain internal laboratory databases, spreadsheets, knowledge resources, and other records that support clinical reporting and laboratory operations.
• Provide administrative and operational support for laboratory workflows, quality improvement initiatives, documentation, and other projects that support the clinical laboratory.
• Perform general duties such as maintaining safety records in adherence to compliance in line with established protocols.
• Maintain effective communication within the department and with other internal and external clinical and research professionals.
• Maintain a positive attitude when faced with challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences, Nursing, Public Health, or a related scientific discipline.
• Prior experience in a regulated laboratory environment (e.g., CLIA, CAP) is preferred.

Skills

• Familiarity with specimen receipt, review of TRFs, and accessioning workflows.
• Understanding of medical/oncology terminology, pathology reports, and/or genomic testing is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work successfully in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.