Serves as a resource for technical questions including specimen receipt, accessioning, intra-operative consultations, gross and autopsy examinations, equipment and specimen handling, safety and regulatory requirements, approved research / biobanking activities; provides assistance and backup coverage as needed. Oversees medical students, pathologists' assistant students, and resident activities in the gross room and autopsy; trains, assists and serves as a resource in gross description, dissection and dictation techniques, basic specimen handling procedures, data entry in the laboratory LIS, and use of instruments and equipment.