Clinical Lab Associate (Accessioner)
Exagen Inc.
Summary
The Laboratory Associate (Accessioner I) is responsible for receiving, accessioning, aliquoting and data entry of information for laboratory samples to be tested, per the established guidelines.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Unpack and verify aspects of incoming samples and paperwork
- Perform accessioning and accurate data entry of samples, utilizing the Laboratory Information System
- Manage freezer sample storage
- Assist with other pre-analytical activities as needed
- Perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and maintain temperature logs
- Follow all procedures (SOPs) required to perform the above-mentioned tasks
- Follow all safety policies and procedures
- Communicate effectively with internal personnel
Pre-analytical activities
- Washing red blood cells and freezing them (for MTX assays)
- Centrifuging samples and preparing aliquots of the same operating the Beckman Coulter AutoMate 2550
- Reagent Preparation
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma required; Bachelor's/Associate's degree or college courses in Science
Preferred
- Ability to work Tuesday to Saturday (full time) and requires the ability to work a flexible schedule and overtime hours as needed.
- Must be able to use general office equipment including computer, telephone, copier, etc.
- Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Prior experience in biobanking and sample management, including freezer storage and retrieval.
- Bachelor's/associate degree or college courses in Science preferred
- Date entry experience in a laboratory setting preferred.
Requirements
- High school diploma required
- Bachelor's/Associate's degree or college courses in Science
- Ability to work Tuesday to Saturday (full time) and requires the ability to work a flexible schedule and overtime hours as needed
- Must be able to use general office equipment including computer, telephone, copier, etc.
- Good organizational and interpersonal skills
- Prior experience in biobanking and sample management, including freezer storage and retrieval
- Bachelor's/associate degree or college courses in Science preferred
- Date entry experience in a laboratory setting preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Care FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- 401(k) Retirement
- 4 weeks PTO
- Paid Company Holidays
- Employer-paid Life Insurance
- Optional Life Insurance
- Employer-paid Short-term Disability
- Employer-paid Long-term Disability
Company overview
Exagen Inc. is a patient-focused, discovery-driven commercial-stage life sciences company specializing in autoimmune disease diagnostics. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Vista, California, the company operates as a CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited laboratory with a comprehensive menu of proprietary tests focused on rheumatology and autoimmune diseases. Exagen's flagship AVISE testing platform provides advanced diagnostic solutions for conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and other connective tissue diseases. The company's innovative biomarker technologies, including anti-PAD4 antibodies and CB-CAPs, enable more accurate and efficient diagnosis, particularly for seronegative cases that traditional tests often miss. Exagen's commitment to personalized medicine extends to therapeutic drug monitoring for medications like hydroxychloroquine and methotrexate, helping physicians optimize treatment regimens. With a strong research and development focus, the company collaborates with academic institutions and biopharmaceutical partners to advance autoimmune disease understanding and develop novel diagnostic approaches. Exagen serves healthcare providers across the United States, offering both diagnostic and prognostic testing solutions that enhance clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes in autoimmune care.