Immunohistochemistry Lab Aide — Essential Support

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Us; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Laboratory Aide for the Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Laboratory. You will support technical staff by handling specimens, labeling, packaging, and maintaining supplies to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities include processing routine and STAT specimens, managing inventory, answering calls, and keeping the work area clean and organized. A High School diploma or GED and basic computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Basic familiarity with computers; ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.
• Laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enters specimen demographics and test orders into the computer. Adds tests, when requested, to the appropriate specimen type. Identifies and labels specimens according to protocol. Packages specimens safely for transport. Appropriately handles specimens upon arrival at the laboratory. Processes both routine and STAT specimens, according to protocol.
• Processes and aliquots specimens to meet service goals. Stores specimens in the appropriate location and maintains the integrity of the specimens at all times. Retrieves specimens for add on. Identifies, labels and processes specimens for testing, while following all standard operating and safety procedures.
• Answers the telephone promptly and courteously.
• Maintains a clean and well-stocked work area.

Skills

Written Communications

Oral Communications

Knowledge

Team Work

Customer Service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Laboratory Aide for the Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Laboratory. You will support technical staff by handling specimens, labeling, packaging, and maintaining supplies to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities include processing routine and STAT specimens, managing inventory, answering calls, and keeping the work area clean and organized. A High School diploma or GED and basic computer skills are required.