Pathology Laboratory Assistant II

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution is seeking a Laboratory Clerk to perform clerical and technical duties under supervision. Key responsibilities include assisting with specimen labeling and processing, monitoring inventory, and maintaining lab equipment. The ideal candidate must possess a High School Diploma and have 1-2 years of relevant experience. Strong communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills are required. This role does not involve patient care and is critical for ensuring timely specimen management.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of previous laboratory, healthcare, and/or customer service experience required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively.
• Ability to multitask and work accurately under stress.

Responsibilities

• Assist with labeling, preservation, and fixation of specimens.
• Work closely with technologists to ensure timely processing.
• Monitor reagent and supply inventory.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem-solving skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Summary

Performs a variety of clerical and technical duties under general supervision. Reports to a Laboratory Supervisor. Responsibilities include receipt, accessioning, centrifugation and decanting of patient specimens, and communicating with clinicians at the Front Window and over the phone. Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Experience

Previous laboratory, healthcare and/or customer service experience 1-2 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good interpersonal and communication skills so as to be able to interact effectively with individuals in the lab and the hospital.
• Ability to multitask and work accurately under stress of time constraints and heavy workload demands.
• Demonstrates excellent dependability, reliability, accuracy, prioritization ability, problem solving skills, customer service and teamwork.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.