Evening Pathologist Assistant I - Microdissection & QA

Caris Life Sciences; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Caris Life Sciences is seeking a Pathologist Assistant I to support pathologists in organizing and performing pathology tasks, including macrodissection/microdissection and case documentation. You will operate within a regulated lab environment, ensuring accurate specimen handling and data management.

The role requires a degree in a medical laboratory science field, relevant certifications, and experience with pathology workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical/biological/clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology with certs, or equivalent training.
• Or Medical Doctor (foreign trained acceptable).
• Clinical lab training program ABHES/CAAHEP or 3+ months documented lab training in specialty.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pathology Supervisors in day‑to‑day pathology operations.
• Read pathology reports to determine primary site; mark tumor areas for macro/microdissection.
• Organize slides, data, and generate tables; ensure compliance with protocols and safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Visual color discrimination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical/biological/clinical or medical laboratory science

Certified Cytotechnologist (ASCP) or Pathologist Assistant (ASCP/AAPA)

ABHES/CAAHEP clinical training program

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Microscopy

Job description

Caris Life Sciences is seeking a Pathologist Assistant I to support pathologists in organizing and performing pathology tasks, including macrodissection/microdissection and case documentation. You will operate within a regulated lab environment, ensuring accurate specimen handling and data management.

The role requires a degree in a medical laboratory science field, relevant certifications, and experience with pathology workflows.