Senior Pathologists' Assistant — Lead Surgical Pathology

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

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.