Pathology Assistant - Senior
 Mass General Physicians Organization | |
$86,611.20 - $126,027.20 / yr
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 United States, New Hampshire, Dover | |
| 789 Central Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Oct 28, 2026 | |
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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 TimeSummary- 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) Remote Type Work Location Scheduled Weekly Hours Employee Type Work Shift Pay Range $86,611.20 - $126,027.20/AnnualGrade 8 At 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. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement: At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline. | |