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Pathologists' Assistant Per Diem

Mass General Brigham·Waltham, Massachusetts

$53 - $63/hrPart TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 20 days ago
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Pathologists' Assistant Per Diem · $53 - $63/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • +43% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in Waltham, Massachusetts ($37.00/hr, n=119)
  • 11 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)
$16.00/hr · lowesthighest · $156/hr
this role: $52.88/hrmedian $37.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 119 posted healthcare roles in Waltham, Massachusetts rates. This role sits in the 76th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 43% above the Waltham, Massachusetts median for similar positions.

The Pathologists' Assistant is responsible for the gross description and dissection of surgical specimens, as well as selecting and submitting tissue for microscopic examination. They also provide instruction to pathology residents and students while overseeing specimen storage and laboratory documentation.

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

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

Cover days off/vacations Pay Range

$52.88-$63.45 per hour

Summary

Responsibilities include collecting samples, processing laboratory specimens, conducting research and preparing reports to describe their findings.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

Dictates gross description and complete dissection of surgical specimens (i.e. type, size, weight, color and anatomical characteristics).

Selects and submits tissue sections for microscopic examination.

Instructs both formally and informally pathology residents, PA students and medical students in the gross description, dissection, and sampling of surgical pathology specimens as well as frozen section specimens.

Assists in collecting and submitting tissue for a variety of 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, keeps records and discards specimens as necessary.

Ensures that proper and legal authorization has been obtained to perform a postmortem examination.

Qualifications

Education Master's Degree Pathologists' Assistant

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials Pathologists' Assistant (PA(ASCP)) – ASCP preferred

Experience Related experience 1-2 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree as a Pathologists' Assistant and possess 1-2 years of related experience. Proficiency in human anatomy, tumor staging, and medical terminology is required, along with ASCP certification preference.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Pathology
  • Human anatomy
  • Medical terminology
  • Laboratory processing
  • Telepathology
  • Surgical pathology
  • Specimen dissection
  • Tissue sampling
  • Frozen section
  • Tumor staging

Benefits

  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Recognition programs

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$53 - $63/hr
Location
Waltham, Massachusetts
Posted
Aug 21, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Mass General Brigham

Mass General Brigham is an integrated academic health care system, uniting great minds to solve the hardest problems in medicine for our communities and the world. Mass General Brigham connects a full continuum of care across a system of academic medical centers, community and...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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  • 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

    Onsite

    Work Location: 52 Second Avenue

    Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

    Employee Type

    Per Diem

    Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

    Pay Range

    $41.64 - $60.59/Hourly

    Grade: 8

    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

    1200 The General Hospital Corporation 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.

    Market context

    Massachusetts Per Diem Pathologists’ Assistant Market

    Massachusetts per diem Pathologists’ Assistant roles typically seek candidates with specialized master’s training, related experience, and strong knowledge of anatomy, tumor staging, and medical terminology. Competition may be stronger for applicants with ASCP certification and adaptable availability; review each employer’s schedule and practice expectations carefully. The requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original description, saving research time before you apply.

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