Pathology Prosector Pathology Laboratory

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); Sur place; USD 81 000 - 116 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

East Carolina University is seeking a Pathology Prosector in the Pathology Laboratory to support forensic/autopsy pathology services. The Pathologist Assistant reports to the department chair and participates in external feature recording, evisceration, and specimen collection for toxicology and microbiology.

The role also involves teaching students and ensuring protocol compliance. The position requires CLIA high complexity testing eligibility, an eligible laboratory science degree, excellent

Qualifications

• CLIA high complexity testing eligibility and required education.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with law enforcement and stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with physical dexterity for autopsy procedures.

Responsabilités

• Perform forensic and hospital examinations, assist with organ examination and removal (70%).
• Instruct and supervise pathologist's assistant students, pathology residents and other learners (25%).
• Compliance with department procedures and operational activities (5%).

Connaissances

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Dexterity

Formation

Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology

60 semester hours with 24 in lab science or chemistry/biology

Description du poste

Job Title

Pathology Prosector Pathology Laboratory

Position Number

500714

Vacancy Open to

All Candidates

Department

EHH BSOM Pathology

Department Homepage

https://pathology.ecu.edu

Advertising Department

PATHOLOGY & LAB MED. - ADMIN

Division

ECU Health/BSOM

Classification Title

Manager

Working Title

Pathology Prosector Pathology Laboratory

Number of Vacancies

1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

1.0

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

$81,434-$116,376

Position Location (City)

Greenville

Position Type

Non-Faculty

Job Category

Non-Faculty Professional

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Academic Affairs, led by the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, comprises the university's colleges, schools and libraries, along with other academic support and administrative units. Academic Affairs works collaboratively to strengthen ECU's culture of academic excellence in line with our mission to be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation.

The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University is composed of departments that function to increase the supply of primary care physicians to serve the state; improve the health and well-being of the region; and train physicians who will meet the healthcare needs of the state. The ECU Brody School of Medicine is aligned with ECU Health as a clinically integrated academic healthcare organization. This integration allows the two organizations to provide efficient, effective and high-quality care to eastern North Carolina residents. For more information, visit ECUHealth.org.

In the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine the mission is to improve the health and well-being of citizens of eastern North Carolina and beyond by delivering high-quality pathology services, by providing exemplary education, and creating new knowledge through research.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Pathologists' Assistant position's primary responsibility is participation in the forensic/autopsy pathology service. The Pathologist Assistant reports directly to the department chair. Responsibilities include recording of external features for decedent's undergoing autopsy, evisceration of decedents that are undergoing complete autopsy/internal examination, forensic photography, collection of toxicology specimens, and other miscellaneous procedures that include, but are not limited to performance and packaging of sexual assault kits, preparation of neurologic specimens for send out to consultant neuropathologists, and collection of microbiology specimens for processing by the microbiology laboratory. The pathologists' assistant will assist with the instruction of pathologists' assistant students in autopsy pathology techniques.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Performing forensic and hospital examinations, conducting forensic photography, assist with organ examination and removal (70%)


• Instruct and supervise pathologist's assistant students, pathology residents and other learners (25%)


• Compliance with department procedures and operational activities (5%)

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Candidates must meet requirements for Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) high complexity testing, which are an earned associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology obtained from an accredited institution, OR equivalent education and training that includes completion of 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses that includes 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination. Candidates must be able to apply standard protocols and techniques related to autopsy performance. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and ability to work with others including law enforcement and other stakeholders, and possess the cognitive ability to adapt techniques when appropriate. Candidates must be detail-oriented, and possess the physical ability and dexterity to eviscerate and perform prosection for autopsies.

The Pathologist Assistant must apply for appointment as a North Carolina Medical examiner within 6 months of starting the job, which will allow for independent performance of external-only examinations and completion of death certificates.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Board eligibility or certification as a Pathologists Assistant is preferred.

Nondiscrimination Statement

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone] (Voice/TTY) or [e-mail].

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Job Open Date

10/07/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Initial Screening Begins

10/21/2026

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/97447