Pathologists' Assistant - (PER-DIEM POSITION)

Mass General Brigham; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Recognition programs

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is looking for a skilled Pathologist's Assistant to join their Surgical Pathology team in Waltham, Massachusetts. The role involves performing gross examination and processing of surgical pathology specimens, while working closely with pathologists and laboratory staff to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualified candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Pathology and a Master's Degree as a Pathologist's Assistant, along with 1 to 3 years of relevant experience.

Salary starts at $110,000 with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Pathology is required.
• Master's Degree Pathologist's Assistant is required.
• 1-3 years experience as a Pathologist's Assistant is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination and processing of surgical pathology specimens.
• Support pathology education and research initiatives.
• Provide departmental coverage ensuring continuity of operations.

Skills

Knowledge of human anatomy

Tumor staging guidelines

Medical terminology

Technical expertise

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Pathology

Master's Degree Pathologist's Assistant

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail‑oriented Pathologist's Assistant to join our Surgical Pathology team. In this role, you will perform a broad range of responsibilities related to the examination, dissection, and processing of surgical pathology specimens. You will work closely with pathologists, residents, students, and laboratory staff to support accurate diagnoses, education, research initiatives, and high‑quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs gross examination, dissection, and processing of surgical pathology specimens, including tissue selection for microscopic evaluation and frozen section preparation.
• Supports pathology education, research, and tissue banking initiatives while ensuring regulatory compliance, specimen management, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality diagnostic services.
• Provides departmental coverage for scheduled time off and vacations, ensuring continuity of operations within the Surgical Pathology service.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Pathology (required)

Master's Degree Pathologist's Assistant (required)

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Experience: Pathologist's Assistant 1–3 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of human anatomy, tumor staging guidelines and medical terminology.
• Extensive knowledge of how to approach a wide variety of surgical specimens.
• Demonstrates the highest level of technical expertise.

Additional Job Details

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 52 Second Avenue

Starting Salary: $110,000 +

Pay Range: $47.82 – $69.54/Hourly

Grade: 8

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, 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.

EEO Statement

0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated 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.