Pathologists' Assistant - (PER-DIEM POSITION)

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

Job summary

Mass General Brigham (Enterprise Services) in Waltham, Massachusetts is seeking a skilled Pathologist's Assistant to join our Surgical Pathology team. In this vital role, you will handle the examination, dissection, and processing of surgical pathology specimens while collaborating with pathologists and staff.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in relevant fields, along with 1 to 3 years of experience. This position offers a starting salary of $110,000+, reflecting the importance of expertise and skills in delivering true patient care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination and processing of surgical pathology specimens.
• Support pathology education and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide departmental coverage during scheduled time off.

Skills

Knowledge of human anatomy

Technical expertise

Knowledge of tumor staging guidelines

Medical terminology

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Pathology

Master's Degree in Pathologists' Assistant

Job description

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

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

Starting Salary: $110,000+

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Pathology REQUIRED
• Master's Degree in Pathologists' Assistant REQUIRED

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Experience

• Experience as a Pathologists' 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.

Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.