Join Our Team as a Grossing/Histology Specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)
Location: Dermpath Outreach Lab
Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking a Grossing/Histology Specialist to join our dedicated Dermpath Outreach Lab team. In this critical role, you will perform technical functions such as grossing complex and non-complex surgical specimens, histological slide preparation, and supporting diagnostic processes. If you excel in histology, attention to detail, and collaboration, this is your opportunity to make a difference.
Why Choose MGH?
Join one of the nation's top-ranked hospitals committed to patient care and innovation.
Work with a collaborative team in a state-of-the-art laboratory.
Enjoy opportunities for professional development and growth.
Key Responsibilities
Histology Preparation: Perform tasks including embedding, microtomy, staining, and preparing slides for direct immunofluorescence studies.
Grossing: Handle a variety of specimens, including complex excisions and MOHS procedures, ensuring accurate measurements and orientations.
Compliance & Quality: Maintain adherence to laboratory safety, CLIA, and CAP standards, and resolve issues impacting test performance.
Collaboration: Partner with pathologists and assist with proofreading gross descriptions to ensure accuracy.
Equipment Operation: Operate H&E stainer, cryostat, IHC, and special stains equipment to support lab processes.
Skills & Competencies
Exceptional attention to detail and confidentiality.
Effective communication and ability to manage workload efficiently.
Experience with CoPath preferred.
A team player who thrives in collaborative environments.
Qualifications
Education
Minimum: High school diploma, GED, or Associate's Degree with relevant science coursework (biology, chemistry, or medical laboratory technology).
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education/training with 24 semester hours in science courses.
Experience
Preferred: 1+ years of grossing experience in an anatomic pathology laboratory.
Licenses/Certifications
Not applicable.
Working Environment
Laboratory environment with exposure to tissue specimens and laboratory equipment.
Apply Today!
Join Massachusetts General Hospital's world-class team and advance your histology career in an institution renowned for its excellence in patient care and innovation.
EEO Statement
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action 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.
