Accessioner, Prenatal

About the role

This role represents a direct opportunity to own critical laboratory processes that ensure the integrity of prenatal diagnostic workflows. You will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of sample traceability from receipt to analysis within a high-volume clinical environment. The position demands ownership of meticulous documentation practices that support regulatory compliance and data reliability. You will partner closely with scientific and technical teams to resolve issues that affect turnaround times and result accuracy. Every action you take will directly influence the quality of insights delivered to healthcare providers and patients. Your work will support the company mission to make life-changing diagnostics accessible by enabling precise and timely testing. This is a role for a disciplined professional who finds satisfaction in mastering complex procedural standards.

Key facts

What you'll do

Perform daily specimen accessioning and verification following strict laboratory standard operating procedures to ensure chain of custody integrity.

Prepare and format comprehensive documentation for equipment calibration records, personnel training logs, and process validation activities.

Execute routine preventative maintenance tasks on laboratory instruments and meticulously document all performance checks.

Coordinate with cross-functional teams to prepare and release clinical documentation required for regulatory submissions and internal audits.

Implement cleaning protocols for labware, instrumentation surfaces, and controlled environment benches to maintain defined sterility levels.

Formulate and prepare chemical reagents and solutions necessary for molecular testing workflows under defined quality parameters.

Draft, revise, and review controlled laboratory documents including procedures, work instructions, and batch records for accuracy and compliance.

Monitor sample processing workflows to identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions that uphold quality and timeline commitments.

Verify that all laboratory activities conform to established standard operating procedures and regulatory guidelines governing clinical testing.

Support the maintenance of laboratory information management systems to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of sample status.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing laboratory efficiency, safety, and compliance standards.

Act as a primary resource for troubleshooting basic operational issues that could impact the accuracy or reliability of test results.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment that reflects the company's commitment to professional standards.

Participate in on-call responsibilities as assigned to address emergent documentation or preparation needs outside standard scheduling.

Requirements

Hold a Bachelor's degree in a biology-adjacent field or be actively pursuing a degree in biology from an accredited institution.

Demonstrate the ability to integrate and apply constructive feedback in a professional and timely manner to improve work products.

Exhibit strong attention to detail with a proven capacity to manage repetitive tasks accurately without compromising quality.

Manage daily specimen processing volumes while maintaining a high emphasis on accuracy, completeness, and regulatory adherence.

Analyze and solve basic procedural issues that impact test performance using established guidelines and logical reasoning.

Proactively communicate consistently, clearly, and honest updates to team members and stakeholders regarding workflow status and challenges.

Ability to work both independently on structured tasks and collaboratively within a team setting to achieve shared objectives.

Commitment to compliance with all local, state, and federal laboratory requirements governing clinical diagnostic operations.

Willingness to adhere to strict documentation standards and follow defined protocols without deviation.

Reliability in maintaining scheduled shifts, including required weekend hours, to ensure continuity of laboratory operations.

Nice to have

Possess prior Clinical Laboratory experience or equivalent background in high complexity testing with significant volume.

Maintain recent laboratory experience within the last year to ensure familiarity with current methodologies and technologies.

Practical notes

This is a part-time position requiring availability for a fixed Saturday schedule from 8am to 4:30pm.

The role is based in Union City, California, and requires adherence to local working hours and site presence.

No visa sponsorship is mentioned or available for this role.

Candidates must meet the specified schedule requirements as this role supports critical weekend laboratory operations.