Pathology Lab Assistant: Specimen Prep & Grossing

Kaiser Permanente; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a pathology assistant-like role in our California pathology department. The incumbent will assist in receipt, preparation and examination of surgical tissue specimens and autopsies, ensuring proper logging, processing and safe disposal of materials.

The role requires experience in pathology, strong communication, and meticulous recordkeeping, with a focus on accuracy and courteous service in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Qualifications

• AA in Laboratory Science or MLT with required chemistry/biology coursework.
• Experience in pathology receipt and processing of surgical specimens.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, transport, log, and prepare gross surgical and cytology specimens.
• Assist pathologist with gross examination and tissue processing.
• Store and dispose of wet tissues per protocol and safety rules.
• Assist staff and perform clerical duties (slides, stocking, mail reports).
• Label and handle reagents and hazardous wastes per regulations.
• May train staff in non-grossing duties.
• Perform daily morgue census and autopsy prep as assigned.

Skills

Pathology experience

Laboratory terminology

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Recordkeeping

Customer focus

Interpersonal skills

PC literacy

Education

AA in Laboratory Science/MLT

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a pathology assistant-like role in our California pathology department. The incumbent will assist in receipt, preparation and examination of surgical tissue specimens and autopsies, ensuring proper logging, processing and safe disposal of materials.

The role requires experience in pathology, strong communication, and meticulous recordkeeping, with a focus on accuracy and courteous service in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.