Pathology Laboratory Assistant I, Microbiology (Swing shift)

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of clerical and technical duties under general supervision. Reports to a Laboratory Supervisor. Responsibilities include receipt, accessioning, centrifugation, and decanting of patient specimens, as well as communicating with clinicians at the Front Window and over the phone.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Previous laboratory, healthcare and/or customer service experience 1-2 years required
Good interpersonal and communication skills so as to be able to interact effectively with individuals in the lab and the hospital.
Ability to multitask and work accurately under stress of time constraints and heavy workload demands.
Demonstrates excellent dependability, reliability, accuracy, prioritization ability, problem solving skills, customer service and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Assist with labeling, preservation, and fixation of specimens.
Work closely with technologists to ensure specimens are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
Monitor reagent and supply inventory.
Organize patient specimens and assay worksheets/printouts for testing and technologist review.
Use LIMS to upload documents and enter critical data or comments.
Clean and maintain laboratory equipment.