Pathology Assistant: Autopsy, Tissue Prep & Diagnostics

Tufts Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 101,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking an entry-level Pathology/Histology Assistant to support under the direction of a pathologist in the preparation, examination, and preservation of pathological specimens and to perform autopsies.

This role provides exposure to diagnostic, forensic, and research activities within a lab setting, with supervision and gradual responsibility as you gain experience. It requires a Bachelor’s degree and ASCP certification within six months of hire; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pathology or related biological science.
• ASCP Pathologist’s Assistant certification within six months of hire.
• Master’s degree in Pathology or related biological science (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, gross (exam with the naked eye), and dissect surgical and autopsy specimens.
• Assist with forensic, medicolegal, and hospital autopsies.
• Summarize patient medical records and prepare autopsy reports.
• Prepare tissue for pathological examination and testing, including photography of specimens.
• Complete surgical pathology protocol reports and data, file reports, photographic and microscopic slides, specimen coding and billing code entry.
• Perform proper maintenance of equipment, obtain provision of adequate supplies, clean the surgical pathology suite.
• Instruct pathology residents/fellows, pathologists' assistant students, and other pathology lab personnel.
• Participate in research.
• Procure samples for biospecimen banking.

Skills

Anatomy & Physiology

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pathology or related biological science

ASCP Pathologist’s Assistant certification

Job description

Tufts Medicine is seeking an entry-level Pathology/Histology Assistant to support under the direction of a pathologist in the preparation, examination, and preservation of pathological specimens and to perform autopsies.

This role provides exposure to diagnostic, forensic, and research activities within a lab setting, with supervision and gradual responsibility as you gain experience. It requires a Bachelor’s degree and ASCP certification within six months of hire; a Master’s degree is preferred.