Clinical Microbiology Lab Technician - Impactful Diagnostics

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Walnut Hill (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Medical Technician to join the clinical laboratory team in Massachusetts. The role supports patient care by performing ordered tests accurately and delivering timely results to clinicians.

Responsibilities include specimen preparation, testing on manual and automated platforms, quality control, EMR documentation, and ensuring a safe, compliant lab environment in line with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Requires associates degree in a science field or equivalent.
• Preferred: AS degree in Laboratory Science from an accredited program.
• Grandfathered HEW or military certification qualifies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens per lab order.
• Perform tests using manual or automated methods with precision.
• Ensure specimen integrity throughout processing.
• Conduct quality control and equipment maintenance.
• Input results into EMR in a timely manner.

Skills

Fine motor coordination

Manual dexterity

Quality control

EMR input

Education

Associates degree in science

Associates degree in Laboratory Science (preferred)

HEW/military certification (grandfathered)

Tools

Automated instrumentation

Manual testing methods

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Medical Technician to join the clinical laboratory team in Massachusetts. The role supports patient care by performing ordered tests accurately and delivering timely results to clinicians.

Responsibilities include specimen preparation, testing on manual and automated platforms, quality control, EMR documentation, and ensuring a safe, compliant lab environment in line with regulatory standards.