Lead Pathologist Assistant - Histology, Quality & Training

Direct Jobs; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Jobs is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant for their Tyler, Texas location. This full-time role involves performing and assisting with surgical specimen dissection and histologic sampling under the supervision of Pathologists. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor in Laboratory Science and completion of a Pathologists Assistant program.

Responsibilities include ensuring quality management, preparing tissues for histologic processing, and participating in continuous improvement efforts within the department. Strong hands-on experience and skills in specimen handling are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Pathologists' Assistant.
• Successful completion of a visual color discrimination test.
• Successful completion of annual continuing education units per state licensure.

Responsibilities

• Perform or assist in dissection and histologic sampling of surgical specimens.
• Ensure appropriate specimen accession to enhance quality.
• Prepare tissues for histologic processing and obtain biological specimens.
• Participate in quality management to improve diagnostic accuracy.

Skills

Dissection skills

Quality management

Data analysis

Biological specimen handling

Training and development

Education

Bachelor in Laboratory Science

Pathologists Assistant program certification

Job description

Direct Jobs is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant for their Tyler, Texas location. This full-time role involves performing and assisting with surgical specimen dissection and histologic sampling under the supervision of Pathologists. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor in Laboratory Science and completion of a Pathologists Assistant program.

Responsibilities include ensuring quality management, preparing tissues for histologic processing, and participating in continuous improvement efforts within the department. Strong hands-on experience and skills in specimen handling are essential.