Specimen Processing Specialist II

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women’s Hospital 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 communication with clinicians at the Front Window and over the phone.

This role does not involve direct patient care. Responsibilities include labeling, preservation and fixation of specimens; coordinating with technologists to ensure timely processing;

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 1-2 years of laboratory, healthcare, and/or customer service experience.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with lab staff and hospital personnel.
• Ability to multitask and work accurately under time constraints and heavy workload.
• Demonstrates dependability, reliability, accuracy, prioritization, problem solving, and teamwork.

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 skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

The Brigham and Women’s Hospital 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 communication with clinicians at the Front Window and over the phone.

This role does not involve direct patient care. Responsibilities include labeling, preservation and fixation of specimens; coordinating with technologists to ensure timely processing;