About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Scientific & QA.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Accessioner role supports clinical laboratory operations by receiving, verifying, and processing patient specimens to ensure accurate testing and timely results. You’ll work on-site in San Diego, CA and collaborate with lab staff to maintain LIMS records, follow SOPs, and support quality initiatives.

• Receive, verify, and accession patient specimens for clinical laboratory testing
• Triage and prioritize incoming samples to meet turnaround-time goals
• Enter and maintain accurate patient and specimen data in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Perform specimen processing tasks for blood, urine, tissue, and other biological samples
• Conduct internal documentation reviews and assist with audits to ensure completeness and compliance
• Follow laboratory SOPs, safety protocols, and quality-control procedures
• Track specimen workflow and maintain chain-of-custody and record integrity
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve specimen or documentation issues

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Who You Are (Qualifications)

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or related field preferred
• 0–2 years of laboratory, specimen processing, healthcare, or related experience
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-volume environment and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Good organizational and communication skills

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Required Skills

• Specimen processing and sample accessioning
• Laboratory documentation and accurate data entry
• Experience or familiarity with LIMS / data management systems
• Basic pipetting and sample handling techniques
• Knowledge of quality control and compliance best practices

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Preferred Experience

• Prior laboratory, clinical, research, or healthcare experience
• Hands-on experience handling biological specimens (blood, urine, tissue)
• Familiarity with laboratory workflows and sample tracking systems

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Job Details

• Position type: Contract (on-site)
• Location: San Diego, CA (onsite)
• Workplace type: Fully onsite
• Application deadline (anticipated): Oct 14, 2026

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Pay & Benefits

• Pay: $20.00 per hour (range: $20.00 - $20.00/hr)
• Benefits (if eligible for the contract classification) may include: medical, dental & vision; voluntary life & AD&D; short- and long-term disability; 401(k) options; HSA; employee assistance; and paid time off—eligibility and availability depend on classification and length of assignment.

Compensation offered will depend on qualifications, experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

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About the Confidential Client

Our client is a leader in Scientific & QA services and talent solutions supporting clinical diagnostics and life-sciences operations. They prioritize quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across laboratory workflows.

If you need a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, please notify Careertakes and we will coordinate with our client to support your request.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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