Accessioning Technician Lead

Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity.

We believe in career development and empowering our employees. Not only do we provide career coaches internally, but we offer many training opportunities to expand your knowledge base! We have highly competitive benefits with a variety of HMO and PPO options. We have company 401k match along with an Employee Stock Purchase Program. We have tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and even start employees off with 16 days of paid time off plus holidays. We offer wellness courses and have highly engaged employee resource groups. Come join the Neo team and be part of our amazing World Class Culture!

NeoGenomics is looking for an Accessioning Technician Lead for our lab in Fort Myers, FL who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow.

Shift time: Tuesday-Saturday, 5:00pm-1:30am (subject to change based on business needs)

Now that you know what we're looking for in talent, let us tell you why you'd want to work at NeoGenomics:

As an employer, we promise to provide you with a purpose driven mission in which you have the opportunity to save lives by improving patient care through the exceptional work you perform. Together, we will become the world's leading cancer reference laboratory.

Position Summary:

The Accessioning Technician Lead works under little or no supervision and demonstrates proficiency in all Core Responsibilities of an Accessioning Technician. This is the advanced level for the Accessioning job category responsible for assisting the department supervisor/manager, participating in training Accessioning Specialists, and coordinating and reviewing the work of assigned staff in addition to performing the full range of specimen processing procedures.  The Accessioning Technician Lead typically leads 5+ employees; may lead fewer than 5 employees depending on the size of the department and/or site.

Core Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates proficiency in all Core Responsibilities of an Accessioning Technician and maintains knowledge of all functions
• Assists in supervising Accessioning Technicians by monitoring workflow to meet deadlines; distributing and reviewing work assignments; scheduling; training employees on company and laboratory policies, procedures, techniques and on equipment; resolving work related problems of staff; and providing input for performance appraisals and disciplinary actions
• Recommends and implements project improvements within the department
• Oversees QA, daily checklist and equipment maintenance logs
• Meets with Group Leads from other departments to ensure open communication on a regular basis
• Recommends and institutes corrective action promptly, if not immediately, following a qualified incident, potential problems, or corporate recommendation
• Expedites the flow of work to maximize capacity by evaluating systems and recommending enhancements and coordinating the resolution of production problems/issues involving other departments
• Communicates with Logistics and Supervisors about FedEx and courier issues/changes
• Reviews department activities to ensure compliance with departmental polices and federal, state and local regulations
• Assists with the department’s annual competency testing process and documentation

Experience, Education and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) or more years of experience equivalent to an Accessioning Technician preferred
• Proficient with MS Office programs
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment and maintain production and quality standards
• Must be able to work in a biohazard environment and comply with safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual