New 
Senior Pathologists' Assistant Tissue Bank/Frozen Section
 Brigham and Women's Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 70 Francis Street (Show on map) | |
 Mar 20, 2026 | |
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Summary
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. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions 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. 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 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 Experience as a Pathologists' 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 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. 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. | |