Technical Lab Assistant
Technical Lab Assistant
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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a notforprofit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that highperforming teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
The Lab Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of preparation cleaning and clerical duties in the laboratory to support clinical services.Clean and disinfect surgical grossing and frozen section room wash room and accessioning area daily and upon request including all work areas instruments and supplies.
Remove and dispose of formalinfixed specimens and waste tissue from specimen containers. Refill and label specimen containers with formalin as required maintaining a constant available supply.
Keep quality control logs up to date through documentation of temperatures eyewash testing etc.
Receive and/or collect specimens from the operating room and designated areas in the laboratory periodically throughout the day. Ensure specimen integrity is maintained from the time of acquisition to the time of gross dissection by the Pathologist.
Perform registration of outpatient specimens following established protocol.
Enter specimens into the computer following established protocol. Note any deficiencies in patient specimen information. Label cassettes for tissue specimens.
File and maintain microscopic slides and paraffin blocks. Assist with the disposal of microscopic slides and paraffin blocks as needed.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Experience
One 1 to three 3 years laboratory aide experience preferred
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently 3466
- Walking Frequently 3466
- Sitting Occasionally 333
- Lifting Frequently 3466 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently 3466 20lbs 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally 333
- Pulling Occasionally 333
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2
- Balancing Frequently 3466
- Stooping Occasionally 333
- Kneeling Occasionally 333
- Crouching Occasionally 333
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2
- Reaching Frequently 3466
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently 3466
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently 3466
- Feeling Constantly 67100
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2
- Vision Far Constantly 67100
- Vision Near Constantly 67100
- Talking Constantly 67100
- Hearing Constantly 67100
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EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half PeopleFocused half PerformanceFocused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Employment Type
Full-Time
