Pathology Assistant: Surgical Specimens & Postmortems

Partner's Healthcare; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Per Diem Pathologists' Assistant to support surgical pathology workflows onsite at 81 Highland Avenue. The role entails gross description, dissection, and submission of tissue, with opportunities to teach residents and students while contributing to teaching, research, and tissue banking needs.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Clinical Pathology (Master's preferred), 1–2 years related experience, and the ability to lift ~20 pounds.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of human anatomy and tumor staging guidelines.
• Familiarity with medical terminology used in pathology.
• Strong interpersonal communication for teaching and collaboration.
• Ability to lift ~20 lbs as required by the role.

Responsibilities

• Dictates gross description and complete dissection of surgical specimens.
• Selects and submits tissue sections for microscopic examination.
• Instructs residents and students in gross description and sampling techniques.
• Assists in collecting and submitting tissue for teaching, research, and tissue banking.
• Ensures proper storage and disposal of specimens in accordance with policies.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Pathology terminology

Interpersonal communication

Laboratory specimen handling

Education

Bachelor's Degree Clinical Pathology

Master's Degree Pathologists' Assistant

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Per Diem Pathologists' Assistant to support surgical pathology workflows onsite at 81 Highland Avenue. The role entails gross description, dissection, and submission of tissue, with opportunities to teach residents and students while contributing to teaching, research, and tissue banking needs.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Clinical Pathology (Master's preferred), 1–2 years related experience, and the ability to lift ~20 pounds.