Research Technician II, Pathology

bmc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is seeking a Research Technician II in the Pathology Research department in Boston, MA. The role provides ancillary support for high complexity testing under the Special Procedures Manager, requiring at least three years of lab experience.

The candidate will digitize slides, maintain equipment, and perform/interpret tests after training, while supporting researchers and ensuring compliance with CLIA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) required.
• Three years of lab research or clinical experience required.
• Histology experience desirable; IHC and digital imaging desirable.

Responsibilities

• Digitize slides using the Leica AT2 and Versa Imaging System.
• Maintain equipment and reagent supplies.
• Perform moderate to high complexity tests after training and interpret results.
• Conduct histology, immunohistochemistry and special stains per protocols.
• Provide training and supervision to students and visiting researchers.
• Maintain proficiency for LIS functions as outlined in policy.

Skills

Histology

Immunohistochemistry

Digital imaging

CLIA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Leica AT2

Versa Imaging System

Job description

Position: Research Technician II

Department: Pathology Research

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 40 hours per week, Days (On-site)

ABOUT BMC:

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. It´s a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. Emphasizing community-based care, BMC is committed to providing consistently excellent and accessible health services to all-and is the largest safety-net hospital in New England.The hospital is also the primary teaching affiliate of the nationally ranked Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and a founding partner of Boston HealthNet - an integrated health care delivery systems that includes many community health centers. Join BMC today and help us achieve our Vision 2030 which is a long-term goal to make Boston the healthiest urban population in the world.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Special Procedures Manager, provides ancillary support for clinical activities by performance and appropriate interpretation of high complexity testing. Applicant must meet CAP personnel requirements for performing high complexity testing and have a minimum of three years of lab experience.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Learn to digitize slides using the Leica AT2 and Versa Imaging System.
• Help maintain equipment and reagent/material supplies.
• After specialized training and required experience, performs moderate and high complexity tests and interpret them.
• Performs routine experiments and techniques such as histology, immunohistochemistry and special stains according to established protocols.
• Develops new tests and new testing specialty by consulting and working with physician directors of lab sections.
• Acts as a resource and interprets tests for laboratory users in a manner consistent with level of training and knowledge.
• Reports results and issues encountered to the Manager in a timely manner.
• Implements a best workflow or practice model for the area of technical specialty.
• Performs research literature searches as needed.
• Ensures proper handling and storing of specimens and supplies, dispose of waste according to policy and ensure proper use of equipment and facilities.
• Maintains appropriate laboratory inventory and orders related supplies as needed.
• Performs instrument and equipment maintenance as defined by each instrument manufacturer. Recognizes instrument, equipment or methodology problems and/or discrepancies and brings them to the attention of the Special Procedures Manager.
• Performs QC procedures and assesses Quality Control data according to Section Policy and Procedures.
• Provides training and technical supervision to students and visiting researchers. Provides assistance when needed.
• Maintains proficiency for all designated LIS functions as outlined in section specific policies and procedures.
• Participates in Quality Advancement/Quality Improvement activities according to Departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains initial and annual competency documentation as outlined in section policies and procedures.
• Attends all scheduled lab meetings, departmental continuing education classes and participates in scientific or service related continuing education classes.
• Works cooperatively with other laboratory staff members and takes initiative to determine where assistance is needed and renders assistance.
• Communicates all important information regarding the laboratory (ie. Inventory, testing status and instrument status) to fellow staff members.
• Answers the telephone according to departmental policy; responds to inquiries/requests.
• Attends mandatory safety education sessions to keep informed of changes regarding safety issues.
• Reports all incidents, safety hazards or accidents to appropriate personnel.
• Attends mandatory safety education sessions to keep informed of changes regarding safety issues.
• Keeps equipment and work area neat, orderly and well stocked; puts supplies away when received.
• Plans and prioritizes tasks and adjusts to variable workloads.
• Assists other laboratory sections when needed or directed.
• Utilizes hospital's cultural beliefs as the basis for decision making and to support the hospital's mission and goals.
• Performs other duties as needed.
• Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures. Reports all incidents, safety hazards or accidents to appropriate personnel.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent combination of formal education and experience) required.
• Master's degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a least three years of laboratory research or clinical experience.
• Histology experience desirable.
• IHC and digital imaging experience desirable but not required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of clinical laboratory science and standards necessary to perform high complexity tests as defined by CLIA.