Pathologists' Assistant - Senior

Mass General Physicians Organization; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 87,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Senior Pathology Assistant to support the Frozen Section Laboratory, performing tissue procurement for research and processing of surgical pathology cases, including accessioning, gross description, dissection, sampling, and report preparation.

The role involves training residents and students, contributing to lab policy, and ensuring quality and safety in a fast-paced environment. Onsite at 789 Central Avenue, with a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Pathology required or Master’s in Pathology PA preferred.
• Experience 2–3 years as Pathologists' Assistant; 5+ years preferred.
• Knowledge of human anatomy, tumor staging, and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Organize workflow for clinical case processing and maintain tissue banking logs.
• Procure research tissue promptly without compromising diagnosis.
• Instruct residents, PA students, and medical students in gross description and dissection.
• Recommend and implement lab quality, efficiency, safety policies.
• Fulfill requests for specimen acquisition for clinical studies, teaching, and research.
• Prepare case materials and photos for conferences and studies.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Tumor staging

Surgical specimens

Independent decision making

Laboratory safety

Physical strength

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Pathology

Master's Degree Pathologists' Assistant

Job description

Site: Massachusetts General Physicians Organization, Inc.

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

Senior Pathology Assistant- Full Time

Annual Salary starting at $120,432 and pay is based on experience

Summary- Responsible for supporting the daily operations of the Frozen Section Laboratory, including tissue procurement for research and the processing of surgical pathology cases. Performs a variety of tasks, including specimen accessioning, gross description, dissection, tissue sampling, and tissue selection, as well as preparing the gross description portion of surgical pathology reports.

Does This Position Require Patient Care?

No

Essential Functions

• Organizes and coordinates the workflow for clinical case processing and maintains tissue banking logs.
• Ensures research tissue is procured in a timely manner without compromising patient diagnosis or care.
• Provides formal and informal instruction to pathology residents, Pathologists' Assistant (PA) students, and medical students on the gross description, dissection, and sampling of surgical pathology specimens, including frozen section specimens.
• Recommends and implements policies and procedures to maintain laboratory quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Follows departmental guidelines when fulfilling requests for specimen acquisition for departmental or interdepartmental purposes, including clinical studies, teaching, and research.
• Assists staff with preparing case materials and photographic documentation for clinical or research conferences and special studies.

Qualifications

Education Bachelor's Degree Clinical Pathology required or Master's Degree Pathologists' Assistant preferred

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

Experience

• Experience as a Pathologists' Assistant 2-3 years required; 5 or more years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Extensive knowledge of human anatomy, tumor staging guidelines and medical terminology. - Extensive knowledge of how to approach wide variety of surgical specimens. - Demonstrates the highest level of technical expertise. - Must be able to make independent, effective decisions in appropriate situations. - Must be able to lift approximately 20 pounds.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

789 Central Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$86,611.20 - $126,027.20/Annual

Grade

8At 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.

EEO Statement:

1300 Massachusetts General Physicians Organization, Inc. 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 .

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