Pathologists' Assistant - Per Diem
 Mass General Physicians Organization | |
$34.13 - $49.63 / hr
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 United States, New Hampshire, Dover | |
| 789 Central Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Oct 29, 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 Pathology Assistant - Per DiemSummary- Responsible for preparing and examining surgical pathology specimens, assisting with postmortem examinations, supporting research and educational activities, and documenting findings to support accurate diagnosis and evaluation. Does This Position Require Patient Care? No Essential Functions- * Dictates gross descriptions and performs complete dissections of surgical specimens, documenting characteristics such as type, size, weight, color, and anatomical features. * Selects and submits appropriate tissue sections for microscopic examination. * 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 and frozen section specimens. * Assists with collecting and submitting tissue for quality control, teaching, research, and tissue or tumor banking. * Evaluates tissue for frozen section analysis and prepares, cuts, and stains frozen sections for telepathology review. * Oversees specimen storage in the surgical pathology area, maintains accurate records, and ensures specimens are discarded appropriately. * Verifies that proper legal authorization has been obtained before performing postmortem examinations. 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 Licenses and Credentials Experience Related experience 2-3 years required 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. - Effective interpersonal and communication skills in person, over the telephone, via e-mail, and other communication devices. - Knowledge of basic human pathology. - 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 $34.13 - $49.63/HourlyGrade 7 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. | |