Pathology Associate: Tissue Processing & Necropsy

altasciences; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance & Telehealth

Job summary

Altasciences is seeking a Pathology Associate to perform high-quality processing of pathological specimens, including gross examinations, necropsies, tissue trimming and processing according to SOPs. The role involves training on core SOPs, data entry in EDCS, and maintaining lab spaces and records.

You will work under guidance as you progress to Lead Study Technician, with responsibilities spanning protocol review participation, set-up, instrument maintenance, and waste management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts preferred; Associates degree or HS diploma with related experience acceptable.
• 6 months to 1 year biological science or laboratory-related work if degree not met.
• Working knowledge of anatomic biology.
• Basic computer skills, MS Office required.
• Proficiency in English including speaking, reading, writing.
• Advanced Math skills for scientific data.

Responsibilities

• Train on core SOPs and become fluent.
• Perform necropsy, organ weighing, tissue trimming.
• Prepare bone marrow smears and tissue processing.
• Use Electronic Data Capture System (EDCS) for data entry.
• Heat sealing and archiving specimens.
• Quality check (QC) reviews.
• Assist with protocol reviews and pre-necropsy meetings.
• Maintain necropsy suites and lab equipment.
• Maintain facility records and supplies management.
• Assist with chemical management and waste handling.

Skills

Biological science

MS Office

English proficiency

Bench chemistry

Histology techniques

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. preferred

Associates degree acceptable

High School Diploma acceptable

Tools

Electronic Data Capture System (EDCS)

Job description

Altasciences is seeking a Pathology Associate to perform high-quality processing of pathological specimens, including gross examinations, necropsies, tissue trimming and processing according to SOPs. The role involves training on core SOPs, data entry in EDCS, and maintaining lab spaces and records.

You will work under guidance as you progress to Lead Study Technician, with responsibilities spanning protocol review participation, set-up, instrument maintenance, and waste management.