Lab Processing Technician I - Evening Shift

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Health, vision & dental insurance

Retirement plan and student loan/subs;

Paid time off

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a laboratory support professional to handle data entry and pre-analytical processing of specimens. The role focuses on timely results and effective communication with providers for routine inquiries.

The position involves order entry, specimen verification, and routine instrument maintenance while ensuring a clean, organized lab space and responsive STAT workflow management.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in science-based STEM disciplines.
• 3 months of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform computer order entry and inquiry functions.
• Pre-analytical specimen processing including stamping in and verifying I.D.
• Provide courteous and timely customer service to providers.
• Perform daily QC and document results; act when QC is out of range.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment (centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers).
• Monitor specimen workflow with emphasis on STAT and timed tests.
• Participate in departmental continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Data entry

Pre-analytical processing

Customer service

QC monitoring

Instrument maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred in science

Tools

Lab instruments

Job description

Position/Department Summary

Performs computer entry and pre analytical processing of specimens entering lab. Provides timely and courteous results and inquiry information to providers for routine questions.

Position/Department Summary

Performs computer entry and pre analytical processing of specimens entering lab. Provides timely and courteous results and inquiry information to providers for routine questions.

Key Responsibilities

Examinations and Procedures:

• Performing pre-analytical specimen processing includes stamping in, verifying I.D., identifying tests, and evaluating specimen quality and appropriate test set up.
• Performing computer order entry and inquiry functions.
• Providing courteous and timely customer service to providers calling into the lab.
• Performing, documenting, and evaluating daily QC and follows procedure when QC is out of range.
• Performing routine operation and maintenance of instrumentation in the work area such as centrifuges, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Maintaining workplace in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Continuously monitors specimen workflow. Ensures quick response for STAT and other timed tests.
• Participating in departmental continuous improvement projects as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• High School/GED required
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred in science-based STEM disciplines

Experience

3 months of work experience.

Shift/hours

• Monday - Friday, 3:00pm – 11:30pm, including rotating weekends/holidays

The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.