Responsible for assisting with the daily activities in the Frozen Section Laboratory, including tissue procurement for research, and performs a wide variety of tasks in the processing of a case in surgical pathology including the accessioning, description, dissection, sampling, selection of tissue, generation of the gross description section of a surgical pathology report.
Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)
Organizes workflow of clinical case processing, and tissue banking logs. Ensures that research tissue is appropriately procured without compromising patient's diagnosis in a timely fashion. Formally and informally instructs pathology residents, PA students, and medical students in the gross description, dissection, and sampling of surgical pathology specimens, including frozen section specimens. Providing support to supervisors by coordinating resident training programs, assisting with SOP development, and facilitating competency assessments and training for new hires. Recommends and implements policies and procedures necessary to maintain laboratory quality, efficiency and safety. Follows department guidelines when presented with requests for the acquisition of specimens for departmental or inter-departmental purposes such as clinical studies, teaching, and research. Assists staff in preparation of case materials or photographic material for clinical or research conferences or special studies. Education
NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant Master's degree Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
PA (ASCP)
Experience
Experience as a pathologist assistant 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 a wide variety of surgical specimens.
- Must possess excellent technical dissection skills.
- Knowledge of Universal Precautions and principles of laboratory safety.
- Must have manual dexterity and motor coordination and be able to manipulate sharp instruments.
- 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%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) 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%)
The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Dec 12, 2025