Laboratory Assistant — Per Diem (Weekend & Holidays)

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Per Diem Lab Assistant to cover weekends and holidays. You will assist with specimen processing, verify identifications, centrifuge samples, and pour aliquots while supporting routine laboratory operations.

The role requires good organizational skills, ability to work independently, and commitment to safety and regulatory standards within a hospital laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of laboratory experience preferred.
• Must have good organizational skills.
• Able to work independently on assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing of laboratory specimens including verification of specimen identification, centrifugation, and pouring of aliquots.
• Maintain specified equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Perform routine laboratory procedures, and operate specified laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Perform a variety of clerical and technical procedures to prepare specimens for processing, result review, and verification.
• Answer phones, and provide test information over the phone.
• Check inventory of supplies, and notify supervisor when ordering may be necessary.
• Maintain work areas in a neat, clean, and orderly manner.
• Operate computer for required applications.
• Complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies; adheres to established hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Performs other similar or related duties as required or as directed in all sections, areas, and shifts.
• Works closely with technical and clerical staff to maintain communication related to patient tests/processing.

Skills

Good organizational skills

Able to work independently

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Per Diem Lab Assistant to cover weekends and holidays. You will assist with specimen processing, verify identifications, centrifuge samples, and pour aliquots while supporting routine laboratory operations.

The role requires good organizational skills, ability to work independently, and commitment to safety and regulatory standards within a hospital laboratory setting.