About the role
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.
Summary:
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 which includes project managers and clinical lab ops specialists. As an Accessioner, daily tasks will involve patient specimen intake, accessioning and fulfilling client requests for returns or destructions. This will entail following SOPs and working with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and other software. This role will also perform shipping / receiving, recording and inventorying of samples sent for laboratory testing.
Available Shift:
- Tuesday - Saturday, 10:30am - 7:00pm
Responsibilities:
* Confirming daily incoming specimens such as blood, plasma, and tissue meet acceptability standards for testing * Labeling specimens with associated unique lab identifiers & maintaining sample inventory logs. * Promptly fulfill client requests to return or destroy specimens. * Prepare and ship specimens to various client testing sites. * Logging test reports and other sample data into 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 relevant experience. * Proficient computing skills. * Attention to detail and the ability to accomplish/complete a task while demonstrating a thorough concern for all the areas involved. * Capable communicator with ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, managers.
The hiring range for this position is $24.00 to $25.00 per hour.
Personalis is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. As part of this commitment, Personalis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you need an accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please let your recruiter know.
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