Lead Accessioner at BioReference Laboratories, Inc. in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Job Description:

This is an exciting time to join our dynamic organization. OPKO Health is a diversified healthcare company that seeks to establish industry-leading positions in large, rapidly growing markets, including pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and biologics. OPKO's diagnostics business includes BioReference Laboratories, the nation's third-largest and fastest growing clinical laboratory over the last 35 years, which provides diagnostic testing to physician offices, hospitals, and clinics, among others, and GeneDx, a rapidly growing genetics and genomics laboratory that applies cutting edge technologies to make efficient clinical diagnostic testing and interpretation available for individuals with rare and common genetic conditions. Come join our team and become part of something big, by making our patients and customers the highest priority.

GeneDx is a rapidly growing CAP and CLIA certified diagnostic genetic testing laboratory for molecular genetics. Our historic mission has been to make clinical diagnostic testing available for people with genetic conditions and their families. We apply cutting edge technologies that provide a wide array of molecular genetic diagnostic tests, including whole exome sequencing and next-generation sequencing panels. We specialize in genetic testing for rare hereditary disorders, but also test for common disorders. To learn more about GeneDx, please visit our website at www.genedx.com.

Role: The Lead Accessioner performs the intake processing for clinical specimens

Responsibilities include:

• Develops and maintains improvements to Accessions


• Coordinates the training of new team members


• Receives and triages specimens for clinical testing


• Manages patient information within LIMS database


• Performs internal audits of clinical charts


• Collaborates with various departments to ensure testing accuracy


• Performs other related duties as assigned

• 4 years of progressive Accessions experience


• AS or BS degree in life sciences preferred

• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance


• LT/ST disability plans


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• 401K retirement savings plan


• Employee Discounts


• Regular performance appraisals


• Many promotions from within


• Business casual dress code