Pathologist Assistant

Pride Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 116,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage (medical, dental,/

401(k) retirement savings

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Legal support

Discounts with vendors

Job summary

Pride Health is seeking an experienced Pathologist’s Assistant for an acute-care setting in Brooklyn, NY. The role focuses on specimen processing, grossing surgical specimens, and performing autopsies as required.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of acute-care experience, NYSED license, and a track record in grossing specimens and autopsies, with strong teamwork to support timely diagnostics. This 13-week contract offers extension potential in a Brooklyn acute-care lab.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of acute-care experience as Pathologists’ Assistant.
• Experience grossing specimens and performing autopsies.
• Valid New York State license and current NYSED registration.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive specimen processing and examination.
• Gross and prepare surgical pathology specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
• Assist with and perform autopsy procedures as required.
• Ensure proper identification, handling, documentation, and processing of specimens.
• Follow established laboratory, safety, and quality-control procedures.
• Collaborate with pathologists and laboratory staff to support accurate and timely diagnostic services.

Skills

Acute-care experience

Grossing specimens

Autopsy procedures

Education

New York State license (NYSED) active

Job description

Contract

13 weeks, with potential for extension

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Hours

35 hours/week | 7 hours/day

Compensation

Travel

$2,239–$2,439/week, based on experience

Local

$55–$60/hour, based on experience

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Pathologists’ Assistant to join an acute-care healthcare setting in Brooklyn, NY. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in specimen processing, grossing surgical specimens, and performing autopsies.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive specimen processing and examination.
• Gross and prepare surgical pathology specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
• Assist with and perform autopsy procedures as required.
• Ensure proper identification, handling, documentation, and processing of specimens.
• Follow established laboratory, safety, and quality-control procedures.
• Collaborate with pathologists and laboratory staff to support accurate and timely diagnostic services.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of acute-care experience specifically as a Pathologists’ Assistant.
• Experience grossing specimens and performing autopsies.
• Valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Pathologists’ Assistant, issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).

Interview Process

• In-person site visit may be requested/available.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• 13-week contract with extension potential
• Day shift, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Opportunity to work in an acute-care environment in Brooklyn, NY

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.