Lead Pathologists’ Assistant - Surgical Gross & Education

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health in San Francisco seeks a Pathologists’ Assistant to lead grossing for complex cancer specimens and guide trainees and PAs. The role requires collaboration with directors, site managers and PAs, and involves technical decisions in grossing, intraoperative assessments, and specimen handling.

You will contribute to education, quality, and efficiency across UCSF Surgical Pathology services, supporting Autopsy and Histology as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven teaching and communication abilities in a clinical setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills for trainee interaction.
• Ability to manage time and priorities in a busy lab workflow.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical expert in gross pathology for complex cancer specimens.
• Educate and mentor trainees and pathologists’ assistants; act as role model.
• Coordinate with directors and site managers to resolve specimen issues and ensure quality.

Skills

Teaching skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

UCSF Health in San Francisco seeks a Pathologists’ Assistant to lead grossing for complex cancer specimens and guide trainees and PAs. The role requires collaboration with directors, site managers and PAs, and involves technical decisions in grossing, intraoperative assessments, and specimen handling.

You will contribute to education, quality, and efficiency across UCSF Surgical Pathology services, supporting Autopsy and Histology as needed.