Clinical Lab Specimen Processing Assistant

Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. in Boston, MA is seeking a laboratory clerk to perform clerical and technical duties under supervision, including accessioning and processing specimens, with primary contact at the Front Window or by phone.

40 hours per week, onsite at 1153 Centre Street. The role requires a high school diploma and 1–2 years of lab/healthcare or customer service experience, plus strong communication skills and the ability to multitask under time constraints.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of laboratory, healthcare and/or customer service experience.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration in a hospital lab.
• Ability to multitask and work accurately under time constraints.

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 specimen and assay worksheets/printouts for testing and technologist review.
• Use LIMS to upload documents and input critical data or comments.
• Clean and maintain lab equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. in Boston, MA is seeking a laboratory clerk to perform clerical and technical duties under supervision, including accessioning and processing specimens, with primary contact at the Front Window or by phone.

40 hours per week, onsite at 1153 Centre Street. The role requires a high school diploma and 1–2 years of lab/healthcare or customer service experience, plus strong communication skills and the ability to multitask under time constraints.