Pathologists' Assistant - (PER-DIEM POSITION)

Mass General Brigham•Waltham, MA

1d•$48 - $70•Onsite

About The Position

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. We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Pathologists' 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Clinical Pathology REQUIRED
Master's Degree Pathologists' Assistant REQUIRED
Experience as a Pathologists' Assistant 1-3 years required
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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