Pathologist's Assistant

Yale Cancer Center; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 92,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University seeks a Pathologists’ Assistant to support anatomic pathology services, examining and preparing surgical specimens and documenting findings for accurate diagnosis, in collaboration with pathologists, lab staff, and clinical teams.

Based mainly at Yale New Haven Hospital with potential rotation to Bridgeport Hospital, this full-time role requires a Master’s in Health Science or equivalent and certification eligibility. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to function independently and as part of a team.
• Highly motivated and highly organized.
• Proven experience handling human specimens.
• Flexibility to move between sites as work warrants.

Responsibilities

• Performs gross description and dissection of tissue; photographs specimens; procures history.
• Assists with frozen section examinations including preparation and staining; summarizes patient history.
• Assists pathologist by verifying authorization and accessing patient charts; coordinates with attending pathologist for special procedures.
• Coordinates autopsy services including supervision of laboratory personnel; maintains an orderly workspace.
• Prepares and presents at weekly clinical conferences; teaches students as required.
• Interacts with surgical staff to ensure timely delivery of samples from OR to pathology; assists in tissue collection.
• Updates and maintains database of tissue collection and usage.
• Prepares and provides monthly reports to Department Chief or Manager.
• Performs other pathology-related duties.

Skills

Excellent communication

Independent & team work

Highly motivated & organized

Experience with human specimens

Flexibility to move between sites

Education

Master's Degree in Health Science

Tools

MAC systems

IBM systems

Job description

Overview

Yale University is seeking a Pathologists’ Assistant to support anatomic pathology services. Working closely with pathologists, laboratory staff, and clinical teams, the Pathologists’ Assistant will examine and prepare surgical specimens, document findings, and help ensure specimens are processed accurately and efficiently for diagnosis.

Under limited supervision from the Vice Chair of Operations and the Specimen Receiving, Frozen Section, Gross Room Senior Manager and in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, act as Assistant to Pathologist at Yale New Haven Hospital. Will report to the Gross Room Manager for administrative aspects of the program. This position will primarily work at Yale New Haven Hospital Systems but may also rotate through Bridgeport Hospital.

Schedule: Monday - Friday Shifts: 10:30am -6:30pm. May require recess periods.

Required Skills and Abilities

• 1. Excellent communication skills.
• 2. Ability to function both independently and as part of a team.
• 3. Highly motivated and highly organized.
• 4. Proven experience handling human specimens.
• 5. Flexibility to move between sites as work warrants.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Preferred experience with MAC and IBM computer systems.

Principal Responsibilities

• 1. Performs gross description and dissection of tissue removed at surgery. Photographs all pertinent gross specimens and slides. Procures appropriate specimens for residents and medical students history.
• 2. Assists with frozen section examinations including preparation and staining of section and summary of patient's medical history.
• 3. Assists pathologist by ascertaining proper legal authorization and patient's medical charts; conferring with attending pathologist to identify special procedures to be utilized during examination.
• 4. Coordinates autopsy services including supervision of laboratory personnel. Cleans and maintains an orderly working area following each autopsy.
• 5. Prepares and presents at weekly clinical conferences; ensures large cases are accurately transcribed. Teaches students as required.
• 6. Interacts with surgical staff and surgeons to ensure timely delivery of samples from operating room to surgical pathology for tissue procurement. Assists in collection of tissue from Autopsy Unit.
• 7. Updates and maintains database of tissues collection and usage.
• 8. Prepares and provides monthly reports to Department Chief or Manager.
• 9. Performs other functions necessary for providing pathology services.

Required Education and Experience

Master's Degree of Health Science in Pathology or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board or Eligible to be certified within 90 days of hire.

Job Posting Date

09/25/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Clinical & Research

Compensation Grade Profile

Pathology Assistant (26)

Salary Range

$92,000.00 - $146,750.00

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

On-site

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks basedon the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties throughtheir hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

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