Brown University Health
Pathologist Assistant
$91K–$150K
Rhode Island Hospital · Full-time · Posted Oct 13, 2026
- Experience
- Three to six months of job-related experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and successful completion of an accredited pathologist assistant program.
About the job
Prepares and examines surgical and autopsy specimens for microscopic evaluation, supports postmortem examinations, and works with pathologists, residents, and medical students.
What you'll do
- Fixes, cuts, photographs, sections, and dissects surgical specimens, including frozen sections, using the laboratory information system.
- Performs postmortem examinations under pathologist supervision and assists with autopsies and student training.
- Maintains equipment, inventory, supplies, and a clean, safe work environment.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and successful completion of an accredited pathologist assistant program.
- Professional knowledge and analytical ability to perform postmortem and tissue examinations, interpret findings, and determine data for the pathologist.
- Knowledge of anatomic pathology computer system functions and ability to conduct gross dissection using surgical instruments.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Nice to have
- Pathologist Assistant certification.
- Completion of medical training or a related doctoral program may be substituted for Pathologist Assistant certification.
Pay
$90,729.60-$149,697.60 (base salary)
Tools
laboratory information system
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