Pathologist Assistant — Part-Time Grossing & Frozen Sections

Trinity Health; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Syracuse, NY seeks a Part-time Pathologist’s Assistant to perform gross examination and prepare specimens for Pathologist review during daytime hours.

Responsibilities include dissection, orientation of tissues, and assisting with frozen sections under the Pathologists’ supervision. Requires a Master’s in health science, NYS PA license or eligibility, and ASCP certification. Pay range: $47.50–$65.00 per hour, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s degree in health science with a Pathologists’ Assistant focus.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Pathologist’s Assistant in New York State (New York).
• ASCP certification required or preferred.
• Pay range listed as $47.50 to $65.00 per hour, exempt under FLSA.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive macroscopic examination for pathology specimens for Pathologist review.
• Dissects and orients specimens and prepares for frozen sections under supervision.
• Maintains SOPs and quality control during grossing and specimen handling.
• Assists with frozen section processing and neonatal autopsy preparations under Pathologist guidance.
• Ensures proper documentation and compliance with safety and hospital policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in health science, Pathologists’ Assistant

Current NYS Pathologist’s Assistant license or eligible

ASCP certification

Tools

Quality control

Job description

Trinity Health in Syracuse, NY seeks a Part-time Pathologist’s Assistant to perform gross examination and prepare specimens for Pathologist review during daytime hours.

Responsibilities include dissection, orientation of tissues, and assisting with frozen sections under the Pathologists’ supervision. Requires a Master’s in health science, NYS PA license or eligibility, and ASCP certification. Pay range: $47.50–$65.00 per hour, based on experience.