Pathology Lab Support Specialist II

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

Job summary

Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking a capable Laboratory Assistant to perform clerical and technical duties under general supervision. You will assist with receipt, accessioning, centrifugation and decanting of patient specimens and communicate with clinicians in the Front Window and by phone.

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 required.
• Experience: Previous laboratory, healthcare and/or customer service experience 1-2 years required.

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 communication

Multitasking

Dependability

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking a capable Laboratory Assistant to perform clerical and technical duties under general supervision. You will assist with receipt, accessioning, centrifugation and decanting of patient specimens and communicate with clinicians in the Front Window and by phone.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and 1–2 years of laboratory, healthcare or customer service experience.