Sample Accessioner 1 (Temp)

At Personalis, we are transforming the active management of cancer through breakthrough personalized testing. We aim to drive a new paradigm for cancer management, guiding care from biopsy through the life of the patient. Our highly sensitive assays combine tumor-and-normal profiling with proprietary algorithms to deliver advanced insights even as cancer evolves over time. Our products are designed to detect minimal residual disease (MRD) and recurrence at the earliest timepoints, enable selection of targeted therapies based on ultra-comprehensive genomic profiling, and enhance biomarker strategy for drug development. Personalis is based in Fremont, California.

About the role

This role offers the opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced, cutting-edge clinical lab environment. The Sample Accessioner will work in a team environment that includes project managers and clinical lab operations specialists.

Responsibilities

• Confirm daily incoming specimens such as blood, plasma, and tissue meet acceptability standards for testing.
• Label specimens with associated unique lab identifiers and maintain sample inventory logs.
• Promptly fulfill client requests to return or destroy specimens.
• Prepare and ship specimens to various client testing sites.
• Log test reports and other sample data into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Work closely with the Lab Processing Team to provide consistent and ongoing support to the entire Lab Operations department.
• Assist with team projects or various initiatives and help train incoming staff members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Science preferred with 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient computing skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to accomplish/complete a task while demonstrating a thorough concern for all areas involved.
• Capable communicator with the ability to maintain open communication with internal employees and managers.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 10:30am - 7:00pm (1 opening)
• Tuesday - Saturday, 10:30am - 7:00pm (3 openings)

Pay

The hiring range for this position is $24.00 to $25.00 per hour.