GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS) delivers personalized and actionable health insights to inform diagnosis, direct treatment, and improve drug discovery. The company is uniquely positioned to accelerate the use of genomic and large-scale clinical information to enable precision medicine as the standard of care. GeneDx is at the forefront of transforming healthcare through its industry-leading exome and genome testing and interpretation services, fueled by the world’s largest, rare disease data sets. For more information, please visit www.genedx.com.
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.
Summary
The Accessioner I is responsible for the receiving and accessioning of all patient specimens, and following established policies and procedures, in a professional manner.
Job Responsibilities
- Learns and follows the established standard operating procedures for sample handling and record keeping.
- Receives and triages patient specimens.
- Assigns each specimen an accession number and creates a patient chart.
- Enters patient information into LIMS database, with strict adherence to HIPPA laws.
- Transports all accessioned specimens to the DNA extraction team and/or cell culture team, as appropriate.
- Label patient documents with barcode for later scanning of patient charts through OnBase.
- Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance, takes authorized corrective action, and notifies key individuals.
- Adhere to quality control policies and documents all quality control activities.
- Additional duties maybe assigned.
Education, Experience, and Skills
- High School diploma or equivalent is required.
- AS or BS degree in chemistry, biology, or related science field preferred.
- Strong computer and typing skills (a Typing Test will be required).
- Attention to detail and accuracy are critical.
- Ability to work well independently and within a team.
- Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced work environment.
- Data Entry experience preferred.
Physical Demands
- Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
Work Environment
- Work is primarily performed in an office setting with a typical climate-controlled environment.
- Occasional exposure to manufacturing or warehouse areas, which may involve loud noises, dust, and varying temperatures.
At GeneDx, we're driven by urgency and purpose: helping patients get diagnosed earlier. Our mission, to empower everyone to live their healthiest life through genomics, drives our team to make a tangible impact each day – and shapes our culture where high standards, strong teamwork, and meaningful ownership are the norm. We act with intention, support one another, and deliver work we're proud to put our names on.
Here’s what you can expect day to day:
1. Play like a champion (step up, redefine what’s possible, own it)
We bring energy, focus, and a bias for action. We step up, take initiative, and deliver on our commitments – with quality, speed, and care.
We push past the obvious. We challenge assumptions, raise the bar, and make thoughtful, decisive calls — choosing progress over perfection.
We stay curious, ask questions, and share direct feedback with respect. We adapt quickly and keep learning through collaboration and continuous improvement.
If you’re motivated by meaningful work, a fast-moving environment, and teammates who care deeply about outcomes, you’ll thrive at GeneDx.
We welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law.
GeneDx is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- AS or BS degree in chemistry, biology, or related science field
- Strong computer and typing skills (typing test required)
- Ability to enter patient information into LIMS and adhere to HIPAA requirements
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Data entry experience
- Experience with labeling and barcode scanning of patient documents
- Adhere to quality control policies and document QC activities
- Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods
What We Do
GeneDx is focused on delivering personalized, actionable insights that improve health outcomes. We sit at the intersection of diagnostics and data science, pairing decades of genomic expertise with an unmatched ability to interpret clinical data at scale. Our exome and genome testing is among the best in the industry. We expect that it will be even more advanced in the future with the help of Centrellis®, our innovative health information platform. Powered by millions of medical records, Centrellis® integrates digital tools with artificial intelligence to ingest and synthesize clinical and genomic data. As a result of our robust test menu, including our exome and genome testing, and the comprehensive insights generated by Centrellis®, we are developing a more complete understanding of complex disease than ever before. This translates to faster diagnosis, more effective treatment plans, and enhanced drug discovery. Our offerings help a whole spectrum of healthcare partners -- clinicians, researchers, health systems, pharmaceutical companies, and payors -- improve patient experiences and advance population health
