Pathology Lab Assistant — Specimen Prep & Lab Support (Onsite)

Massachusetts General Hospital; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

The General Hospital Corporation in Massachusetts is seeking a Per Diem Lab Assistant to perform a variety of clerical and technical duties in the clinical laboratory. Responsibilities include specimen receipt, accessioning, and coordination with clinicians by phone and in person, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.

Onsite at 2 Wells Avenue, the role supports technologists, maintains inventory, and ensures proper labeling and data entry.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal and communication skills to interact with lab staff and hospital teams.
• Ability to multitask and work accurately under time pressure and high workload.
• Demonstrates dependability, reliability and teamwork to ensure smooth lab operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with labeling, preservation and fixation of specimens.
• Work with technologists to ensure timely and accurate processing of specimens.
• Monitor reagent and supply inventory.
• Organize patient specimens and worksheets for testing and technologist review.
• Use LIMS to upload documents and input data or comments.
• Clean and maintain lab equipment.
• Rotate chemicals in stainers and processors.
• Stock lab supplies and track inventory.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

LIMS

Job description

The General Hospital Corporation in Massachusetts is seeking a Per Diem Lab Assistant to perform a variety of clerical and technical duties in the clinical laboratory. Responsibilities include specimen receipt, accessioning, and coordination with clinicians by phone and in person, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.

Onsite at 2 Wells Avenue, the role supports technologists, maintains inventory, and ensures proper labeling and data entry.