Pathology Lab Assistant II — Precision in Specimen Handling

Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is seeking a laboratory support professional to perform clerical and technical duties under supervision.

Responsibilities include specimen receipt, accessioning, centrifugation, decanting, and communicating with clinicians by phone and at the Front Window. The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years of laboratory, healthcare or customer service experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1-2 years of laboratory, healthcare and/or customer service experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work under time constraints.
• Demonstrates dependability, reliability, accuracy, prioritization, problem solving, teamwork.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multitasking

Dependability

Reliability

Accuracy

Prioritization

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is seeking a laboratory support professional to perform clerical and technical duties under supervision.

Responsibilities include specimen receipt, accessioning, centrifugation, decanting, and communicating with clinicians by phone and at the Front Window. The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years of laboratory, healthcare or customer service experience.