The Lab Control Technician I processes, distributes, and provides quality assurance for all patient specimens.  Supplies accurate information to providers and other clinical staff regarding laboratory testing, test requirements and patient results.

“This position is 100% On Site.” Hours for this position is from 12:00pm - 8:30pm M-F with rotating weekends

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education:  
High School diploma required, AS or BS in a physical science preferred.

Minimum Experience:  
0 years’ experience required; experience in a healthcare or laboratory setting preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Develops knowledge to accurately and efficiently ensure all test requests are in the LIS.
• Understands lab safety policy and procedures and Department of Transportation specimen shipping regulations.
• Understands specimen processing for all specimen types.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, including phone etiquette; customer service skills.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to work well in a heavily team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Capacity to remain flexible and multitask is key.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong.  As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff.  Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.

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