Histology Lab Associate

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Full time Evening shift 11am - 7:30pm

The Histology Associate is responsible for supporting daily laboratory operations including the maintenance of equipment management of tissue blocks and slides and the preparation of reagents. This position involves ensuring quality control of laboratory materials accurate documentation and facilitating the workflow of histology tasks. The Histology Associate will work closely with technical staff residents and pathologists to ensure timely processing and distribution of samples. This role may require rotating off-hours pager coverage and is integral to maintaining a well-organized efficient laboratory environment.

Job Summary

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

Licenses and Credentials

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%)

Onsite

273 Charles Street

40

Regular

Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range

$18.22 - $26.06/Hourly

Grade

3

At Mass General Brigham we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and any offer extended will take into account your skills relevant experience if applicable education certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation addition to competitive base pay we offer comprehensive benefits career advancement opportunities differentials premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

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