Pathologists’ Assistant — Dual-Site Lab Experience (Relocation)

Gilder Search Group; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Private practice environment

Two active sites

Job summary

Lighthouse lab Services in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Pathologists’ Assistant to join an existing pathology laboratory. The PA will perform gross dissection and detailed specimen descriptions, while coordinating processing across two sites to support surgical casework.

Qualified candidates will have NAACLS/ASCP-accredited PA training; PA(ASCP) certification or eligibility; and strong interpersonal skills to work with pathologists and staff. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NAACLS/ASCP-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program.
• PA(ASCP) certification or eligibility to sit for the board exam.
• Ability to work cooperatively within diverse clinical environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build positive working relationships with pathologists and technical staff.
• New graduates or impending graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate gross dissection and detailed description of surgical specimens across the full case spectrum — from routine biopsies to complex cancer resections.
• Specimen processing and submission for histologic processing and special studies.
• Rotate between the laboratory’s privately owned laboratory (primary grossing site) and a woman’s hospital lab, ensuring broad, balanced clinical exposure.
• Collaborate closely with pathologists and technical staff to maintain quality and workflow efficiency.
• Contribute to lab workflow coordination and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

NAACLS/ASCP-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program

PA(ASCP) certification or eligibility

Job description

Lighthouse lab Services in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Pathologists’ Assistant to join an existing pathology laboratory. The PA will perform gross dissection and detailed specimen descriptions, while coordinating processing across two sites to support surgical casework.

Qualified candidates will have NAACLS/ASCP-accredited PA training; PA(ASCP) certification or eligibility; and strong interpersonal skills to work with pathologists and staff. New graduates are encouraged to apply.