Pathologist Assistant

Jobtailor; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Pathology Assistant with PA-ASCP certification to join a clinical laboratory team in a capacity focused on tissue processing and specimen handling. You will engage in embedding, microtomy, and staining while supporting daily operations and ensuring accurate documentation.

The role emphasizes adherence to quality control protocols, inventory management, and collaboration with Pathologists to ensure timely, precise results in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Certification as PA-ASCP is required.
• Experience in a clinical/pathology laboratory setting is expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform dissections and tissue processing, including embedding, microtomy, and staining.
• Assist in preparation and handling of tissue samples for examination by Pathologists.
• Assist with laboratory operations, including inventory management, equipment maintenance, and scheduling.
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping of procedures, patient data, and specimens.
• Adhere to quality control protocols to maintain reliability of results.

Skills

PA-ASCP Certification

Tissue Processing

Microtomy

Staining

Specimen Handling

Documentation

Record Keeping

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

• Perform dissections and tissue processing, including embedding, microtomy (tissue sectioning), and staining.
• Assist in the preparation and handling of tissue samples to ensure accuracy and readiness for examination by Pathologists.
• Assist with the management of laboratory operations, including inventory management, equipment maintenance, and scheduling.
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping of laboratory procedures, patient data, and specimen handling.
• Adhere to quality control protocols to maintain the integrity and reliability of laboratory results.

Requirements

• Certification as a Pathology Assistant-American Society for Clinical Pathology (PA-ASCP)
• Experience in a clinical or pathology laboratory setting

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in tissue processing, including embedding, microtomy, and staining, while ensuring accurate handling and documentation of specimens in a clinical laboratory environment. Maintains laboratory operations through effective inventory management and adherence to quality control protocols.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Pathology Assistant Certification (PA-ASCP)
• Tissue Processing
• Microtomy
• Quality Control Protocols
• Laboratory Operations Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Tissue Processing
• Embedding
• Microtomy
• Staining
• Specimen Handling
• Documentation
• Record-Keeping

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Organizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Pathology Assistant Certification (PA-ASCP)

Industry Keywords

• Clinical Laboratory
• Pathology
• Quality Control

Tools & Technologies

• Laboratory Equipment