Pathology Lab Assistant II

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of clerical and technical duties under general supervision at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital. The position reports to a Laboratory Supervisor and involves receiving, accessioning, centrifuging, and decanting patient specimens, as well as communicating with clinicians at the front window and over the phone. The role is onsite, scheduled for 40 hours per week on the day shift, and does not require patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1–2 years of previous laboratory, healthcare, and/or customer service experience.
Good interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with individuals in the laboratory and hospital.
Ability to multitask and work accurately under time constraints and heavy workload demands.
Dependability, reliability, accuracy, prioritization, problem-solving, customer service, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

Assist with labeling, preservation, and fixation of specimens.
Work closely with technologists to ensure specimens are processed timely and accurately.
Monitor reagent and supply inventory.
Organize patient specimens and assay worksheets or printouts for testing and technologist review.
Use LIMS to upload documents and input critical data or comments.
Clean and maintain laboratory equipment.
Receive, accession, centrifuge, and decant patient specimens.
Communicate with clinicians at the front window and over the phone.