Pathology Assistant

University of Florida; Worcester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Pathology Assistant to prepare and dissect human tissues, perform laboratory evaluations, and maintain storage of samples. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field or relevant clinical experience. A competitive starting salary between £100k - £140k is offered, commensurate with education and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or a Master's degree in Pathology Assistant program or relevant clinical experience.
• Experience with frozen sections and staining.
• Ability to resolve discrepancies and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, dictate gross descriptions, and dissect human tissues.
• Perform frozen sections for intra-operative examinations.
• Maintain storage and instrumentation for sample preparation.

Skills

Tissue preparation

Communication with personnel

Laboratory evaluation techniques

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Pathology Assistant program

Tools

Cryostat

Microscope

Job description

Classification Title

Pathology Assistant

Classification Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's or a masters degree from an accredited Pathologist Assistant program; or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university and completion of NAACLS-accredited pathologist's assistant program within the last five years; or a Medical degree may substitute for a Bachelors Degree with five years of relevant clinical experience.

Job Description

Prepare, dictate the gross description and dissect human tissue from surgical specimen. These duties will include the understanding and inclusion of pertinent clinical history, description of gross anatomic features, preparation of human tissues for histologic processing and photographing all pertinent specimens and slides. Further, as this field progresses, the use of digital microscopy, remote microscopy and other technologies may need to be incorporated in the day-to-day operations. Discard samples as appropriate.

Perform frozen sections with staining under the direction of pathologist. This will include the freezing of human tissue removed at the time of surgery in preparation of intra-operative examination by a pathologist.

Receive, accession, and correlate paperwork with specimens received. Work and communicate with personnel from submitting accounts as well as courier. Resolves discrepancies working with others in order to expedite cases. Maintain storage of samples and instrumentation used in anatomic pathology sample preparation, such as cassette printers, computer, camera, gross bench, cryostat, and microscope.

Prepare tissue samples for flow cytometry, immunohistochemical (IHC) stains, genetic testing, microbiology culture, and various other laboratory evaluations.

Other duties as assigned, which may include instructing students in the proper techniques of gross handling of surgical pathology specimens.

Expected Salary

Starting salary is between 100k - 140k, commensurate with education and experience.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or a masters degree from an accredited Pathologist Assistant program; or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university and completion of NAACLS-accredited pathologist's assistant program within the last five years; or a Medical degree may substitute for a Bachelors Degree with five years of relevant clinical experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required

Yes