Pathology Associate

Altasciences; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance & Telehealth

Training & Development Programs

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Annual Performance Review

Job summary

Altasciences is seeking a Pathology Technician to process specimens through gross exams, necropsies, and tissue handling per SOPs. You will train on core procedures, support necropsy workflows, and help maintain lab records and equipment.

The role requires a high school diploma with 1 year of relevant experience; a bachelor’s is preferred. Strong English, math and attention to detail are essential for accurate data handling and protocol compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but not required.
• Working knowledge of anatomic biology.
• Basic computer skills, MS Office Suite required.
• Proficiency in English including speaking, reading, and writing.
• Advanced Math skills specifically that apply to scientific data.
• Basic bench chemistry.
• Aptitude for pathology and histology techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Problem solving abilities; attention to detail.
• Participation in company On-Call policy.
• Continual GLP training.

Responsibilities

• Train and become fluent on core SOPs.
• Perform necropsy and organ weighing.
• Prepare bone marrow smears and tissue trimming.
• Decalcification and heat sealing procedures.
• Use of EDCS and archiving records.
• Quality check (QC) reviews.
• Assist with waste management and chemical stock.
• Maintain necropsy suites and equipment.
• Complete study setup and protocol reviews.
• Attend pre-necropsy and departmental meetings.

Skills

English proficiency

Anatomical biology

Advanced math for science data

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Basic bench chemistry

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Electronic Data Capture System (EDCS)

MS Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

To provide high quality and timely processing of pathological specimens through gross examinations, necropsies, tissue trimming and tissue processing as specified in company protocols and SOPs.

What You’ll Do Here

• Train and become fluent on core SOPs
• Necropsy
• Organ weighing
• Bone marrow smear preparation
• Tissue trimming
• Decalcification
• Use of an Electronic Data Capture System (EDCS)
• Heat sealing
• Archiving
• Quality check (QC) review
• PA I will train on becoming a Lead Study Technician (LST)
• Reviewing protocols for correctness
• Attendance in protocol reviews, pre-necropsy meetings and departmental meetings
• Complete study set-up
• Maintaining necropsy suites, including other Pathology lab areas
• Maintaining instruments and equipment
• Maintaining facility records (i.e., fridge/freezer storage records, wet room storage records, equipment use logs)
• Assist with chemical management by maintaining stock and working solutions
• Assist with waste management
• Ordering and stocking
• Specialized necropsies and tissue trimming procedures as required by protocols
• Fetal reproductive necropsies

What You Need to Succeed

• High School Diploma with 1 year of relevant work experience
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but not required
• Working knowledge of anatomic biology
• Basic computer skills, MS Office Suite required
• Proficiency in English including speaking, reading, and writing
• Advanced Math skills specifically that apply to scientific data
• Basic bench chemistry
• Aptitude for pathology and histology techniques
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Problem solving skills,
• Strong attention to detail
• Participation in company On-Call policy
• Continual GLP training

Work Authorization & Sponsorship

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Altasciences is unable to provide sponsorship, sponsorship transfers, or visa maintenance for this position. All applicants must possess valid work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship now or in the future

What We Offer

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives bothat and outside of work.

Altasciences’ Benefits Package Includes:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs

Altasciences’ Incentive Programs Include:

• Training & Development Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Performance Review