Pathologist Assistant I: Precision Pathology

Caris MPI, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Caris Life Sciences seeks a Pathologist Assistant I to support pathologists in organizing and performing pathology tasks, including reviewing reports, macro/microdissection, and tumor assessment for molecular analysis.

Responsibilities include prioritizing specimens, maintaining records, and ensuring quality control while working within a regulated lab environment. Pre-employment checks apply; strong attention to detail is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology with certification or MD.
• MD with foreign-trained acceptable.
• BS with required coursework and ABHES/CAAHEP training or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Supervisor - Pathology Operations in daily Pathology/microdissection tasks.
• Reads pathology reports to determine primary site of specimen.
• Identifies tumor areas on stained slides and collects marked regions for analysis.
• Orders appropriate tests and ensures proper testing and workflow.
• Maintains confidentiality and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Performs QC/QA tests and maintains documentation and logs.

Skills

Laboratory science background

Education

Lab science degree with certifications

MD with foreign-trained acceptable

BS with ABHES/CAAHEP training or equivalent

Tools

LIMS familiarity

Microdissection equipment

Job description

Caris Life Sciences seeks a Pathologist Assistant I to support pathologists in organizing and performing pathology tasks, including reviewing reports, macro/microdissection, and tumor assessment for molecular analysis.

Responsibilities include prioritizing specimens, maintaining records, and ensuring quality control while working within a regulated lab environment. Pre-employment checks apply; strong attention to detail is required.