Pathology Lab Assistant II

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's Pathology Lab is seeking a dedicated Lab Assistant II to support specimen processing and accessioning onsite in Jamaica Plain, MA. You will work closely with technologists to ensure timely testing and accurate results, using LIMS for data entry and documentation.

The role requires a High School Diploma and 1–2 years of related experience. In a fast-paced hospital lab, you will monitor reagents and supplies, maintain equipment, and uphold patient safety and data integrity

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of laboratory, healthcare, or customer service experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for lab/hospital interactions.
• Ability to multitask and work under time constraints with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with labeling, preservation and fixation of specimens.
• Work with technologists to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Monitor reagent and supply inventory.
• Organize patient specimens and worksheets for testing.
• Use LIMS to upload documents and input data or comments.
• Clean and maintain lab equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multitasking

Reliability

Accuracy

Prioritization

Problem solving

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

LIMS

Job description

## Pathology Lab Assistant IIApply: Onsite: Jamaica Plain-MA: Full time: Posted Today: RQ4083688Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.**Job Summary**Summary Performs a variety of clerical and technical duties under general supervision. Reports to a Laboratory Supervisor. Responsibilities include receipt, accessioning, centrifugation and decanting of patient specimens, and communicating with clinicians at the Front Window and over the phone. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions -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.**Qualifications**EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent requiredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?NoLicenses and CredentialsExperiencePrevious laboratory, healthcare and/or customer service experience 1-2 years requiredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities- Good interpersonal and communication skills so as to be able to interact effectively with individuals in the lab and the hospital.- Ability to multitask and work accurately under stress of time constraints and heavy workload demands.- Demonstrates excellent dependability, reliability, accuracy, prioritization ability, problem solving skills, customer service and teamwork.**Additional Job Details (if applicable)****Physical Requirements**- Standing Frequently (34-66%)- Walking Frequently (34-66%)- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)- Talking Constantly (67-100%)- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)**Remote Type**Onsite**Work Location**1153 Centre Street**Scheduled Weekly Hours**40**Employee Type**Regular**Work Shift**Day (United States of America)**Pay Range**$17.71 - $25.28/Hourly**Grade**3At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.**EEO Statement:**2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.