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Mako Medical

Accessioning Associate

Henderson, NC · On-site

Responsible for sample management, clerical, and specimen preparation for the urine toxicology or clinical laboratory. Receive, properly sort, handle and accession samples for analysis. Review sample ...

myDNA, Inc.

Accessioning Assistant

Houston, TX · On-site

Position Overview Gene By Gene is seeking a candidate to assist the laboratory accessioning team ... Demonstrated capability in sample management, including safely handling, labeling, sorting, and ...

MAKO Medical

Accessioning Associate

Henderson, NC · On-site

Accessioning Associate Responsible for sample management, clerical, and specimen preparation for the urine toxicology or clinical laboratory. Receive, properly sort, handle and accession samples for ...

Aegis Sciences Corp

Accessioning Technician

Nashville, TN · On-site

$18.25 - $24.50/hr

The Accessioning Technician is responsible for sample receipt, accessioning and rework within the ... Log specimens into Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) ensuring accurate demographic ...

PathGroup

Accessioning Clerk I

Coppell, TX

Accessioning Clerk under the direction of the Accessioning Supervisor performs daily accessioning ... Nothing in the restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to ...

Aegis Sciences Corp

Accessioning Technician

Nashville, TN · On-site

$18.25 - $24.50/hr

The Accessioning Technician is responsible for sample receipt, accessioning and rework within the ... Log specimens into Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) ensuring accurate demographic ...

myDNA, Inc.

Accessioning Clerk

Houston, TX · On-site

The role of the DNA Lab Accessioning Clerk is to handle receipt, documentation, review, and check ... Demonstrated capability in sample management, including safely handling, labeling, sorting, and ...

PathGroup

Accessioning Clerk I

Coppell, TX · On-site

Accessioning Clerk under the direction of the Accessioning Supervisor performs daily accessioning ... Nothing in the restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to ...

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What are some typical challenges faced by an Accessioning Manager in a laboratory setting?

Accessioning Managers often face challenges related to maintaining accuracy and efficiency under tight deadlines, especially when handling high volumes of specimens and data. They must ensure that all samples are correctly logged and tracked, which requires strong attention to detail and effective communication with both laboratory staff and external clients. Additionally, they are responsible for overseeing a team, addressing workflow bottlenecks, and implementing process improvements to minimize errors and turnaround times. Effective use of laboratory information systems (LIS) and adherence to regulatory standards are also key aspects of the role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Accessioning Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Accessioning Manager, you need a strong background in laboratory operations, specimen handling, and knowledge of regulatory requirements, often supported by a degree in life sciences or a related field. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), barcode tracking software, and quality control protocols is essential. Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lead and communicate effectively with a team are crucial soft skills. These competencies ensure accurate specimen processing, compliance with regulations, and efficient lab workflow management.

What is an Accessioning Manager?

An Accessioning Manager oversees the process of receiving, documenting, and tracking samples, specimens, or materials as they enter a laboratory, archive, or repository. They ensure that all items are properly logged, labeled, and entered into database systems according to established protocols. This role is critical for maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting the workflow of scientific or archival operations. Accessioning Managers often supervise staff, manage workflow efficiency, and may also coordinate with other departments to resolve discrepancies or issues with incoming materials.

What is the difference between Accessioning Manager vs Laboratory Technician?

AspectAccessioning ManagerLaboratory Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in life sciences, relevant certificationsAssociate's or bachelor's degree in science or related field
Work EnvironmentLaboratory administration, overseeing accessioning processesPerforming tests and sample processing in the lab
Industry UsageUsed in clinical, medical, and research labs for sample managementHands-on testing and analysis in labs

The Accessioning Manager primarily oversees the sample accessioning process, ensuring proper documentation and sample flow, while the Laboratory Technician focuses on performing tests and analyzing samples. Both roles are essential in laboratory operations but differ in responsibilities and focus areas.

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Manager, Archival Accessioning

Manager, Archival Accessioning

The New York Public Library

Long Island City, NY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

New York Public Library rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

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Job description

Overview
The mission of The New York Public Library is to inspire lifelong learning, advance knowledge, and strengthen our communities, and we rely on three great resources-our staff, our collections, and our physical and digital spaces-to provide opportunities for learning and growth. The research centers offer unparalleled opportunities to engage with in-depth and unique collections, inspirational reading rooms, exhibitions, programs, and a range of research services. 

Special Collections Processing (SCP) department promotes access to the Library's most distinctive collections by describing and preparing rare and unique materials for discovery and use. Archival Processing (AP) is the team within SCP that supports access to archival collections and their preservation by arranging and describing archives and manuscripts, creating finding aids for research use, managing the ArchivesSpace Staff Interface, accessioning new acquisitions, remediating legacy archival description, and managing archival metadata across systems.

The Manager, Archival Accessioning oversees all aspects of archival accessioning across the Research Libraries. They support access to archival collections by establishing immediate physical and intellectual control of new acquisitions and managing accessioning workflows in ArchivesSpace. Additionally, this role is responsible for supervising archival processing staff, including processing small collections at the point of accessioning, and ensuring daily operations align with institutional priorities and national best practices. 

While based at the Library Services Center (LSC) in Long Island City, Queens, the Manager works across the organization to accession archival acquisitions and backlog collections in all formats, including audio and moving image recordings and born-digital media. The Manager supports new archival acquisitions, collaborating with Curators, Special Collections Acquisitions Operations, and Collection Management staff for site visits and collection packing. 

We are looking for someone we can count on to:

Own:
  • The day-to-today accessioning operations to support archival processing priorities and institutional goals for collections access
  • The management of accessioning workflows and metadata in ArchivesSpace
Teach:
  • Train staff and stakeholders in accessioning best practices, standards, workflows, and the use of the ArchivesSpace accessioning module
Learn:
  • The range of special collections at NYPL and the needs of each curatorial unit to ensure that accessioning and processing workflows and policies align with each center's priorities
Improve:
  • Accessioning workflows to support archival description, including for audio and moving image and born-digital materials
  • Training on archival standards and systems to ensure all staff understand the integral and essential function accessioning has in processing workflows
Some expectations for this role are that within:

1 month, this person will:
  • Understand the scope of work in AP and the integral role of accessioning in that work
  • Meet acquisitions and curatorial staff to learn the scope and scale of new archival acquisitions and backlog projects
3 months, this person will:
  • Meet with the managers in each department in Collections and Research Services to determine shared workflows and the ways in which each collaborates with AP
  • Visit each research center and meet key curatorial partners and other stakeholders
  • Meet with AP's partners in Digital and participate in planning conversations for an ArchiveSpace upgrade and data migration
  • Begin work on updating accessioning documentation and workflows in alignment with the Society of American Archivists' Accessioning Best Practices
  • Lead efforts to transition all archival accessioning activities into ArchivesSpace
  • Work as an active partner with the Senior Manager to identify and manage accessioning and processing priorities
6 months and beyond, this person will:
  • Create and document new workflows to support migration of all archival accessioning activities into the ArchivesSpace staff interface
  • Establish workflows for processing collections under five linear feet at the point of accessioning
  • Identify and contribute recommendations for improved accessioning workflows, collaboration, and projects to Collections and Research Services teams and curatorial partners
  • Develop training for public service staff, curators, and other stakeholders in using ArchivesSpace to identify collection locations and to search accessioning data
  • Collaborate with Digital Archives on workflows to transfer, accession, and image born-digital materials, and with Audio and Moving Preservation to support digitization priorities in alignment with the archival processing queue and curatorial priorities
Responsibilities
  • Supervise processing staff and manage archival accessioning for both new acquisitions and backlog collections, ensuring alignment with national standards and curatorial processing priorities
  • Establish physical, legal, and intellectual control of incoming archival acquisitions
  • Migrate all archival accessioning workflows into ArchivesSpace, and oversee accessioning functionality in the ArchivesSpace Staff Interface
  • Develop and maintain documentation for archival accessioning in ArchivesSpace on AP's public GitHub documentation site
  • Work in collaboration with Collection Management to facilitate location management and physical storage for all new and backlog archival acquisitions
  • Work in collaboration with Conservation to identify and remediate materials that require custom housing or conservation treatment
  • Create and manage systems for tracking and reporting accessioning metrics
  • Coordinate and participate in site visits and pre-custodial appraisal activities in collaboration with Curators and the Senior Manager, Special Collections Acquisitions Operations
  • Represent NYPL on committees in professional organizations, and actively contribute to the field by participation in these professional organizations
  • Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Education & Certifications
ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library and Information Science or a Master's degree with successful completion of archival training

Required Experience
  • 5+ years of experience in an archives or manuscripts repository working with collections of personal papers and organizational records for collections of varying size, complexity, format, and condition
  • 3+ years experience supervising staff and managing projects
  • Experience accessioning archival collections in all formats (analog, digital, and audio and moving image), and a strong background in archival processing and theory
  • Experience with efficient and extensible approaches for accessioning, appraisal, and processing of archival collections
  • Experience developing and conducting staff training in archival systems and standards
Required Skills
  • Knowledge of current issues and emerging trends in archives, including the SAA endorsed Archival Accessioning Best Practices and OCLC's Total Cost of Stewardship
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current standards for archival description, cataloging, and archival metadata (DACS, EAD, MARC 21, RDA, DCRM, LCSH, LCNAF, AAT, TGM)
  • Strong working knowledge of descriptive tools and systems (ArchivesSpace, FTK, OCLC Connexion, Sierra, RDA Toolkit, MARCEdit)
  • Familiarity with scripting and querying languages such as SQL and Python
  • Experience managing and versioning documentation, particularly in GitHub
  • Experience with project management tools including Trello, AirTable, and JIRA
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills: ability to listen actively, speak, and write clearly
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities
  • 4-6 full-time direct reports
  • Conducting project management and staff trainings
Core Values
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:
  • Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
  • Be Resourceful in solving problems 
  • Be Curious in all aspects of your work
  • Be Welcoming and Inclusive
Work Environment
  • Fully onsite
  • Office
  • Travel for site visits and to other Research Library Centers
Physical Duties
  • Packing, re-housing, movement, and shelving of archival collections
  • Ability to lift 40 pounds
Pre-Placement Physical Required?
No
Union/Non Union
Non-Union
FLSA Status
Exempt
Schedule
  • 35 hours scheduled Monday- Friday between 9:00am - 6:00pm; fully onsite
  • Schedule subject to change
This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.
The New York Public Library Salary Statement

At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.

Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).

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The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations--including research and branch libraries--throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at www.nypl.org.

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New York, NY, US

Year founded

1895

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