Pathologists' Assistant/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY, is seeking a Pathology Assistant for the surgical pathology service. The role involves grossing complex and small surgical specimens, supporting residents and staff, and performing frozen sections as needed. ASCP certification is required within one year of hire, and prior grossing experience in an academic medical center is preferred.

New PA program graduates are welcome to apply. The position is day shift, Monday–Friday, with no on-call obligations.

Qualifications

• Prior paid grossing experience in an academic medical center preferred
• Frozen section experience desirable
• New PA program graduates are welcome to apply
• ASCP certification required within one year of hire

Responsibilities

• Gross complex and small surgical specimens
• Prosection and technical grossing decisions
• Assist residents and staff, cycle specimens to processors
• Support tissue procurement for clinical research and education

Skills

Grossing experience

Frozen sections

Education

BS/MS PA program

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Standing for long periods of time; lifting of specimens and objects; exposure to chemicals, blood, tissue, and body fluids; must wear personal protective equipment for long periods of time

Shift

Monday-Friday, days

Job Summary

Approximately 35,000 surgical annually; Pathology Residents; prior experience preferred; Mon-Fri day shift hours; no call. Responsibilities for this position include serving as a practitioner, educator and a role model for residents, students, and staff members on grossing complex and small specimens, as well as performing frozen sections, specimen photography, and supporting tissue procurement for clinical research . The incumbent will work independently to gross complex surgical specimens, determines the need to consult with a pathologist, makes technical grossing decisions, troubleshoots and resolves specimen receiving issues. The incumbent will be expected to be proficient in surgical pathology prosection and may on occasion need to log in specimens or place specimens on tissue processors. New PA program graduates are welcome to apply. ASCP certification required within one year of hire date.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Previous paid grossing experience in academic medical center working closely with residents preferred; frozen section experience.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

BS or MS from accredited PA program; certification required.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/16/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
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