Night PA: Grossing & Histology Pro | NYC

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; Flatbush (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) in New York City is seeking an experienced Pathologist Assistant to support both clinical and research activities in the pathology department. You will assist with gross description, dissection of surgical tissue, tumor procurement, case setup, and gross imaging under the mentorship of senior pathologists.

The role requires a BS from a Pathologist Assistant program (Master's preferred), at least 3 years of specimen grossing experience, strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science from Pathologist Assistant Program (Master's preferred).
• At least 3 years of experience in specimen grossing.
• ASCP Certification strongly preferred.
• New York State Pathologists Assistant License required (or obtained within 6 months of hire).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assistance regarding the gross description and dissection of surgical tissue under supervision of pathologists.
• Perform a wide variety of Histology processes in addition to tissue grossing, including tumor procurement and case setup.
• Gross image patient specimens, frozen section tissue selection, mentoring/educating, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

ASCP Certification preferred

New York PA license

New graduates welcome

Education

BSc Pathologist Assistant Program

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) in New York City is seeking an experienced Pathologist Assistant to support both clinical and research activities in the pathology department. You will assist with gross description, dissection of surgical tissue, tumor procurement, case setup, and gross imaging under the mentorship of senior pathologists.

The role requires a BS from a Pathologist Assistant program (Master's preferred), at least 3 years of specimen grossing experience, strong