Pathology Lab Support Specialist – Day Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement

Differentials

Bonuses

Recognition programs

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's Newton-Wellesley Hospital is seeking a clinical laboratory support technician to receive, label, and distribute specimens, and to process them for testing. You will maintain inventory, follow procedures, and collaborate with hospital staff to ensure timely, accurate results.

The role requires an Associate's degree or high school diploma, 1–2 years of healthcare experience, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a 40-hour work week with 7am–3:30pm shifts and rotating

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree in a related field preferred or a high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: 1–2 years in a laboratory or healthcare setting preferred.
• Licenses: None specified; suitable for hospital lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, label, and distribute clinical laboratory specimens including blood, urine, and tissue samples.
• Process specimens by verifying patient information, accessioning into the laboratory information system, and preparing samples for testing.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of laboratory supplies, reagents, and equipment.
• Follow established procedures and protocols for specimen handling, storage, and disposal.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the laboratory area.
• Adhere to safety and quality standards including PPE use and proper disposal of hazardous materials.
• Collaborate with laboratory staff and healthcare providers to ensure timely and accurate specimen processing.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by laboratory management.

Skills

Lab procedures

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Physical stamina

Education

Associate's Degree or High School Diploma

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Mass General Brigham's Newton-Wellesley Hospital is seeking a clinical laboratory support technician to receive, label, and distribute specimens, and to process them for testing. You will maintain inventory, follow procedures, and collaborate with hospital staff to ensure timely, accurate results.

The role requires an Associate's degree or high school diploma, 1–2 years of healthcare experience, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a 40-hour work week with 7am–3:30pm shifts and rotating