Histology Lab Assistant Per Diem
Boston, MA - USA
Job Summary
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 not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing 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
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.Qualifications
Essential Functions (Key Roles & 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.
Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of Education requirements
No
Licenses and Certifications
Work Experience
Previous laboratory healthcare and/or customer service experience1-2 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.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Histology Associate Per Diem
Friday Sunday 7am 3:30pm
The Histology Lab 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.
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$18.58 - $26.58/HourlyGrade
3EEO Statement:
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 People-Focused half Performance-Focused) 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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.