Brigham and Women's Hospital
Pathologists' Assistant- Surgical Grossing Room, Pathology
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Pathologists' Assistant- Surgical Grossing Room, Pathology
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. (Mass General Brigham).
Job Summary Starting salary: $110,000. Generous sign‑on bonus of $10,000 for eligible candidates.
Responsibilities include collecting samples, processing laboratory specimens, performing postmortem examinations, conducting research, and preparing reports to describe findings.
Essential Functions
Dictates gross description and complete dissection of surgical specimens (e.g., type, size, weight, color, and anatomical characteristics).
Selects and submits tissue sections for microscopic examination.
Instructs pathology residents, PA students, and medical students—both formally and informally—in the gross description, dissection, and sampling of surgical pathology specimens as well as frozen section specimens.
Assists in collecting and submitting tissue for various needs, including controls, teaching, research, and tissue/tumor banking.
Evaluates tissue to sample for frozen section; cuts and stains frozen sections adequately for telepathology review.
Oversees specimen storage in the surgical pathology area, maintains records, and discards specimens as necessary.
Ensures that proper and legal authorization has been obtained to perform a postmortem examination.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Pathology required; Master’s Degree in Pathologists’ Assistant preferred.
Licenses and Credentials: None specified.
Experience: Related experience 1–2 years required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Extensive knowledge of human anatomy, tumor staging guidelines, and medical terminology.
Extensive knowledge of how to approach a 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.
Physical Requirements
Standing Frequently (34‑66%)
Walking Frequently (34‑66%)
Sitting Occasionally (3‑33%)
Lifting Frequently (34‑66%) (35 lbs+ with assisted device)
Carrying Frequently (34‑66%) (20‑35 lbs)
Pushing Occasionally (3‑33%)
Pulling Occasionally (3‑33%)
Climbing Rarely (less than 2%)
Balancing Frequently (34‑66%)
Stooping Occasionally (1‑33%)
Kneeling Occasionally (1‑33%)
Crouching Occasionally (1‑33%)
Crawling Rarely (less than 2%)
Reaching Frequently (34‑66%)
Gross Manipulation Frequently (34‑66%)
Fine Manipulation Frequently (34‑66%)
Feeling Constantly (67‑100%)
Foot Use Rarely (less than 2%)
Vision – Far Constantly (67‑100%)
Vision – Near Constantly (67‑100%)
Talking Constantly (67‑100%)
Hearing Constantly (67‑100%)
Remote Type Onsite
Work Location 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 hours
Employee Type Regular
Work Shift Day (United States of America)
Pay Range Grade 7; base pay estimate provided; additional compensation may include bonuses and other benefits.
EEO Statement The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework 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.
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Job Summary Starting salary: $110,000. Generous sign‑on bonus of $10,000 for eligible candidates.
Responsibilities include collecting samples, processing laboratory specimens, performing postmortem examinations, conducting research, and preparing reports to describe findings.
Essential Functions
Dictates gross description and complete dissection of surgical specimens (e.g., type, size, weight, color, and anatomical characteristics).
Selects and submits tissue sections for microscopic examination.
Instructs pathology residents, PA students, and medical students—both formally and informally—in the gross description, dissection, and sampling of surgical pathology specimens as well as frozen section specimens.
Assists in collecting and submitting tissue for various needs, including controls, teaching, research, and tissue/tumor banking.
Evaluates tissue to sample for frozen section; cuts and stains frozen sections adequately for telepathology review.
Oversees specimen storage in the surgical pathology area, maintains records, and discards specimens as necessary.
Ensures that proper and legal authorization has been obtained to perform a postmortem examination.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Pathology required; Master’s Degree in Pathologists’ Assistant preferred.
Licenses and Credentials: None specified.
Experience: Related experience 1–2 years required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Extensive knowledge of human anatomy, tumor staging guidelines, and medical terminology.
Extensive knowledge of how to approach a 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.
Physical Requirements
Standing Frequently (34‑66%)
Walking Frequently (34‑66%)
Sitting Occasionally (3‑33%)
Lifting Frequently (34‑66%) (35 lbs+ with assisted device)
Carrying Frequently (34‑66%) (20‑35 lbs)
Pushing Occasionally (3‑33%)
Pulling Occasionally (3‑33%)
Climbing Rarely (less than 2%)
Balancing Frequently (34‑66%)
Stooping Occasionally (1‑33%)
Kneeling Occasionally (1‑33%)
Crouching Occasionally (1‑33%)
Crawling Rarely (less than 2%)
Reaching Frequently (34‑66%)
Gross Manipulation Frequently (34‑66%)
Fine Manipulation Frequently (34‑66%)
Feeling Constantly (67‑100%)
Foot Use Rarely (less than 2%)
Vision – Far Constantly (67‑100%)
Vision – Near Constantly (67‑100%)
Talking Constantly (67‑100%)
Hearing Constantly (67‑100%)
Remote Type Onsite
Work Location 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 hours
Employee Type Regular
Work Shift Day (United States of America)
Pay Range Grade 7; base pay estimate provided; additional compensation may include bonuses and other benefits.
EEO Statement The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework 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.
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