Pathologist Assistant: Histology & Grossing Specialist (Nights)

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

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) in NYC is seeking an expert Pathologist Assistant to join our team. You will provide technical support for the Pathologists' clinical and research activities, handling gross description and dissection of surgical tissue under mentorship.

The role includes histology processes, tumor procurement, case setup, gross imaging, frozen section selection, and education duties. The position is 100% onsite with schedule 8pm–4am, Tuesday through Saturday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science from Pathologist Assistant Program (Master's preferred).
• At least 3 years of experience in specimen grossing.
• Excellent communication skills - including verbal, written and computer.
• ASCP Certification strongly preferred.
• New York State Pathologists Assistant License required (or obtained with 6 month of hire)
• New graduates from an accredited PA master's program are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assistance regarding the gross description and dissection of surgical tissue and thrive under the mentorship and supervision of outstanding Pathologists.
• Perform a wide variety of Histology processes in addition to tissue grossing, including tumor procurement, case set-up, gross imaging of patient specimens, frozen section tissue selection, mentoring/educating, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

3 years of specimen grossing

ASCP Certification

License required (NYS Pathologists), 6

New graduates welcome

Education

Bachelor of Science from Pathologist Assistant Program (Master's preferred)

Job description

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) in NYC is seeking an expert Pathologist Assistant to join our team. You will provide technical support for the Pathologists' clinical and research activities, handling gross description and dissection of surgical tissue under mentorship.

The role includes histology processes, tumor procurement, case setup, gross imaging, frozen section selection, and education duties. The position is 100% onsite with schedule 8pm–4am, Tuesday through Saturday.