Accessioner I

At GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS), we don’t just diagnose rare diseases — we redefine what’s possible in precision medicine. With one of the world’s largest, rare disease datasets, we turn genomic data into answers that change lives and accelerate discovery. Patients and families around the world are counting on us to lead with bold ideas, relentless focus, and drive to end the diagnostic odyssey. Visit www.genedx.com to learn how we’re making precision medicine the global standard of care. 

Summary 

The Accessioner I may support a range of accessioning functions including but not limited to the receipt, triage, and electronic documentation of clinical DNA specimens in support of genetic disease diagnosis. Responsibilities include accurate entry of patient demographics, sample details, and test orders into the accessioning system, adherence to HIPAA regulations and established operating procedures, and documentation of issues impacting specimen integrity or order accuracy. With a focus on precision, procedural consistency, and operational efficiency, the role contributes to reliable test setup and supports broader laboratory workflows. The Accessioner I collaborates closely with supervisory staff and team members to ensure performance metrics are met and to maintain a high standard of practice across accessioning operations and platforms.

Important: This position requires a four-day, 10-hour work schedule with shifts ranging from Tuesday through Friday and including Saturdays. Standard weekday hours are 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM, while Saturday hours are 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM including a pay shift differential.

 Job Responsibilities 

• Follow established standard operating procedures for specimen receipt, handling, processing, and record-keeping. 
• Receive and triage patient specimens, sorting by test order priority and sample type. 
• Accession routine patient specimens by assigning accession numbers and creating electronic patient records. 
• Enter patient demographics, sample details, and test orders into accession records with strict adherence to HIPAA regulations. 
• Identify issues that may impact test performance, document in accession records, and flag for client follow-up. 
• Scan patient documents to associate with accession records for electronic viewing. 
• Label patient documents with accession barcodes and organize for long-term storage. 
• Meet or exceed workload and performance metric thresholds with accuracy and attention to detail, including accession volume and error rate. 
• Adhere to quality control policies; document all quality control activities. 
• Contribute productively to both independent and team-based work environments. 

 Education, Experience, and Skills 

• High School diploma or equivalent is required. 
• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, laboratory science, or in one of the chemistry, physical, or biological sciences is preferred. 
• Foundational knowledge as an Accessioner is preferred but not required. 

Physical Demands 

Team members in this environment must be able to: 

• Stand, sit, and use hands frequently.
• Occasionally walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, or hear.
• Lift or move up to 10 pounds 
• Team members must pass color vision screening; if a deficiency is identified, alternative measures may be required to ensure job performance, and eligibility for roles requiring color vision may be restricted. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Work Environment Duties are performed onsite with possible exposure to water (hand washing/cleaning), biohazardous fluids, and hazardous chemicals. Employees may experience moderate noise, interruptions, and extended periods of computer work or standing, including reaching, bending, and lifting heavy items. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.