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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.


Schedule: Monday – Friday, 3am – 11:30am

 

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.

 

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 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.

 

 

Onsite

 

273 Charles Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Night (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$18.58 - $26.58/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 package. In 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.

 

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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