# Specimen Processor I

**Company**: Veracyte
**Location**: San Diego, California
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

At Veracyte, we offer exciting career opportunities for those interested in joining a pioneering team that is committed to transforming cancer care for patients across the globe.

As a Specimen Processor I, you will be primarily responsible for receiving and accessioning specimens, handling specimen documentation, and data entry of requisitions.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**

- Accessioning clinical specimens upon receipt and entering data into LIS system.

- Specimen verification, labeling, tracking, and all related clerical functions.

- Identifying specimen processing problems that may adversely affect the reporting of test results and immediately notifying the supervisor.

- Documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.

- Following the laboratory's established policies and procedures.

- Understanding of compliance regulations related to test ordering.

- Compliant with company policies, procedures, safety requirements and regulations.

- Contributing to the safety of the laboratory operations by complying with established safety procedures and making recommendations for improvement.

- Engaging in training and competency assessments.

- Attending and participating in department meetings.

- Participating in activities associated with regulatory compliance and inspections.

- Assisting in continuous improvement activities/projects.

- Assisting in research and validation activities.

- Helping perform weekly, monthly, and other periodic room and equipment maintenance procedures in accordance with standard operating procedures.

- Helping track and stock laboratory supplies.

- General clean-up tasks, e.g. break down and trash shipping boxes/packaging, disinfect lab benches and surfaces, and put away supplies.

- Working cooperatively in a team environment and supporting senior laboratory and management staff.

- Working cross-functionally with Customer Care regarding specimen issues and Accessioning requests.

- Complete other related administrative duties, including printing, copying, filing, faxing, and quality control of spreadsheets.

**Schedule:** Tuesday - Saturday, 6:30am - 3:00 pm or 7:00am - 3:30pm

## Skills

### Required
- LIS system
- specimen processing
- data entry
- compliance regulations

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