Pathology Lab Technician II: Specimen Processing

Mass General Brigham; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform clerical and technical duties under general supervision. Responsibilities include receipt, accessioning, centrifugation and decanting of patient specimens, and communicating with clinicians at the Front Window and over the phone.

The role supports technologists, requires a High School Diploma, 1–2 years in laboratory or healthcare settings, and strong interpersonal and multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Experience in laboratory, healthcare and/or customer service 1–2 years preferred
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Responsibilities

• Receipt, accessioning, centrifugation and decanting of patient specimens
• Communicate with clinicians at the Front Window and over the phone
• Labeling, preservation and fixation of specimens
• Work with technologists to ensure timely and accurate processing
• Monitor reagent and supply inventory
• Organize patient specimen and assay worksheets/printouts for testing
• Use LIMS to upload documents and input data
• Clean and maintain lab equipment

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform clerical and technical duties under general supervision. Responsibilities include receipt, accessioning, centrifugation and decanting of patient specimens, and communicating with clinicians at the Front Window and over the phone.

The role supports technologists, requires a High School Diploma, 1–2 years in laboratory or healthcare settings, and strong interpersonal and multitasking abilities.