Night Lab Support Assistant: IHC & Specimen Ops

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

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is seeking a Laboratory Aide for the Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Laboratory in Boston. This full-time Night shift role supports technicians and staff by handling routine, non-technical tasks that keep the lab running smoothly.

The role involves entering demographics and orders, labeling specimens, packaging for transport, and maintaining specimen integrity while ensuring timely, accurate services. A positive, collaborative attitude is essential.

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.
• Written and verbal English communication skills.

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 integrity.
• Retrieves specimens for add-ons.
• Answers the telephone promptly and courteously.
• Maintains a clean and well-stocked work area.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is seeking a Laboratory Aide for the Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Laboratory in Boston. This full-time Night shift role supports technicians and staff by handling routine, non-technical tasks that keep the lab running smoothly.

The role involves entering demographics and orders, labeling specimens, packaging for transport, and maintaining specimen integrity while ensuring timely, accurate services. A positive, collaborative attitude is essential.