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Pathologists' Assistant - Certified
Join a respected hospital-based pathology team in the Greater Boston area as a Certified Pathologists’ Assistant (PA). Work alongside experienced pathologists and residents performing surgical dissections, autopsies, and frozen sections in a high-acuity academic environment that values precision, collaboration, and professional growth.
About the Job A leading hospital laboratory in the Greater Boston area is seeking a Certified Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) to join its collaborative pathology team.
This role offers the opportunity to :
Contribute to high-quality patient care and medical education
Support surgical pathology, autopsy services, and frozen section operations
Work in a dynamic academic environment that values accuracy, scientific rigor, and compassionate service
Key Responsibilities
Accession, gross, and dissect human surgical specimens (small biopsies to large resections)
Assist in autopsies: external / internal examination, specimen sampling, and documentation
Support frozen section and histology operations (slide preparation, staining, tissue processing)
Maintain surgical pathology suite workflow, equipment, inventory, and compliance with CAP, CLIA, and Joint Commission standards
Support Decedent Affairs Office operations, including documentation, family communication, and coordination with funeral directors and medical examiners
Teach and mentor students, residents, and junior staff in grossing techniques and safety practices
Participate in quality control, equipment calibration, and infection prevention initiatives
Qualifications
Graduate of a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program
PA(ASCP) certification from the ASCP Board of Certification (required or attainable within six months)
1–2 years of experience in surgical or autopsy pathology preferred; new graduates encouraged to apply
Strong accuracy and precision in grossing and tissue processing
Excellent communication, organization, and computer skills
Knowledge of universal precautions, laboratory safety, and infection control practices
Licensing Requirements Must hold active PA(ASCP) certification from the ASCP Board of Certification.
Credentials are nationally recognized and meet all CLIA requirements for high-complexity testing personnel.
No Massachusetts state license required; candidates from any U.S. state are welcome to apply.
Why the Greater Boston Area
A vibrant healthcare and academic community with world‑class hospitals and research institutions
Rich cultural amenities, historic charm, and easy access to coastal recreation
A professional environment where medical innovation, collaboration, and career growth thrive
How to Apply Be part of a team that values precision, professionalism, and purpose — where your expertise directly supports life‑saving diagnostics and compassionate patient care.
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About the Job A leading hospital laboratory in the Greater Boston area is seeking a Certified Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) to join its collaborative pathology team.
This role offers the opportunity to :
Contribute to high-quality patient care and medical education
Support surgical pathology, autopsy services, and frozen section operations
Work in a dynamic academic environment that values accuracy, scientific rigor, and compassionate service
Key Responsibilities
Accession, gross, and dissect human surgical specimens (small biopsies to large resections)
Assist in autopsies: external / internal examination, specimen sampling, and documentation
Support frozen section and histology operations (slide preparation, staining, tissue processing)
Maintain surgical pathology suite workflow, equipment, inventory, and compliance with CAP, CLIA, and Joint Commission standards
Support Decedent Affairs Office operations, including documentation, family communication, and coordination with funeral directors and medical examiners
Teach and mentor students, residents, and junior staff in grossing techniques and safety practices
Participate in quality control, equipment calibration, and infection prevention initiatives
Qualifications
Graduate of a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program
PA(ASCP) certification from the ASCP Board of Certification (required or attainable within six months)
1–2 years of experience in surgical or autopsy pathology preferred; new graduates encouraged to apply
Strong accuracy and precision in grossing and tissue processing
Excellent communication, organization, and computer skills
Knowledge of universal precautions, laboratory safety, and infection control practices
Licensing Requirements Must hold active PA(ASCP) certification from the ASCP Board of Certification.
Credentials are nationally recognized and meet all CLIA requirements for high-complexity testing personnel.
No Massachusetts state license required; candidates from any U.S. state are welcome to apply.
Why the Greater Boston Area
A vibrant healthcare and academic community with world‑class hospitals and research institutions
Rich cultural amenities, historic charm, and easy access to coastal recreation
A professional environment where medical innovation, collaboration, and career growth thrive
How to Apply Be part of a team that values precision, professionalism, and purpose — where your expertise directly supports life‑saving diagnostics and compassionate patient care.
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