- Company: Foundation Medicine
- Location: South Boston, Suffolk County
- Salary: $37,200–$46,400/yr
- Full Time
- South Boston, Suffolk County
- $37,200–$46,400/yr
- Apply on company site
- $37,200–$46,400/yr
Foundation Medicine at a glance
foundationmedicine.comSEC filings mentioning "Foundation Medicine": 1,015 · SIC industry: Services-Medical Laboratories — search EDGAR
Most recent 8-K (material company event) filed: Jul 31, 2018 — view filing
Private funding round disclosed to the SEC: $56.0M offering (filed 2013-01-10) — Form D filing
Federal funding recipient: largest known award $24.0M from the Department of Veterans Affairs (started Oct 2, 2024) — via USAspending.gov
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Join Foundation Medicine in South Boston as an Accessioning Technologist I, a critical member of our CLIA-certified clinical laboratory. This full-time position operates Tuesday through Saturday, 7:30am to 4:00pm, and focuses on sample receipt, verification, and data management to support our genomic testing operations.
What You'll Do
- Receive, log, and verify all incoming patient samples upon arrival at the laboratory
- Confirm that complete sample documentation and test requisition information accompany each specimen
- Perform data entry tasks with accuracy and attention to detail, recording sample information in laboratory information systems
- Verify sample integrity and proper labeling, flagging any discrepancies or quality concerns
- Maintain organized sample workflows and ensure proper chain of custody throughout the accessioning process
- Work independently on routine accessioning duties while collaborating with laboratory team members on complex or unusual specimens
- Ensure compliance with CLIA regulations and Foundation Medicine laboratory standards and protocols
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or GED required; clinical laboratory or healthcare experience preferred
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple samples accurately and efficiently
- Proficiency with computer systems and data entry; experience with laboratory information systems a plus
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in recording sample and patient information
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative laboratory team
- Reliability and punctuality; ability to commit to the Tuesday–Saturday schedule
- Professional demeanor and adherence to laboratory safety and quality standards
About Foundation Medicine
Foundation Medicine is a precision oncology company dedicated to genomic testing and data interpretation for cancer patients. Our CLIA-certified laboratory in South Boston processes samples that inform critical treatment decisions. This accessioning role is foundational to our mission—ensuring every sample is handled with the care and accuracy it deserves.
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Massachusetts, officially the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is a state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States. It borders the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Maine to its east, Connecticut and Rhode Island to its south, New Hampshire and Vermont to its north, and New York to its west. Massachusetts is the seventh-smallest state by land area. With an estimated population of ove
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Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
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Cost of living in Massachusetts: 5.8% above the national average — via BEA
Median household income in Suffolk County: $92,859 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby history: Saint Augustine Chapel and Cemetery, listed 1987 (52m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 60°F / low 41°F year-round (summers around 80°F, winters around 23°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Above average walkable (14.2/20) — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $2,476/mo (1BR) · $2,941/mo (2BR) — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 19m (62 ft)
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- Role Accessioning Technologist I: Tuesday – Saturday (7:30am to 4:00pm)
- Employer Foundation Medicine
- Location South Boston, Suffolk County
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $37,200–$46,400/yr
- Posted June 19, 2026
- Apply by 2026-08-01
- Country context US
- Overview Full original description on this page (308 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)
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