Pathology Assistant
Job Title: Pathology Assistant
Location: Athens, GA (30606)
Job Type: Contract | Onsite
Duration: 90 Days
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM EST
Hours Per Week: 40 Hours
Weekend/Holiday Requirement: None
The Pathology Assistant works under the supervision and direction of a Pathologist to support pathology laboratory operations through gross examination, dissection, specimen preparation, autopsy assistance, anatomical photography, and pathology education activities.
The ideal candidate will possess strong grossing and dissection experience, pathology laboratory expertise, and ASCP-PA certification. This role supports surgical pathology workflows, specimen processing, pathology education, and research initiatives within a hospital pathology laboratory environment.
Work Environment
• Hospital pathology laboratory setting
• Collaborative environment with pathologists and laboratory teams
• Surgical pathology and specimen processing focus
• Onsite clinical laboratory operations
• Monday-Friday day shift schedule with no weekends or holidays
Must-Have Qualifications
• ASCP-PA Certification (Required)
• Minimum 2 years of Pathology Assistant experience
• Strong gross dissection and specimen preparation experience
• Experience in surgical pathology laboratory environment
• Knowledge of:
• Gross pathology
• Human anatomy and physiology
• Autopsy procedures
• Surgical specimen handling
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work onsite in Athens, GA
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting pathology education or training programs
• Research and bio-specimen banking experience
• Experience with anatomical photography
• Experience working in hospital pathology laboratory environments
Core Skills
• Pathology Assistant
• Surgical Pathology
• Gross Dissection
• Specimen Preparation
• Gross Pathology
• Autopsy Assistance
• Anatomical Photography
• Bio-specimen Banking
• Laboratory Operations
• Clinical Education & Training
• Pathology Research
• Regulatory Compliance
Recruiter Submission Template
Full Name:
Degree (Pathology / Biological Sciences / Related Field) with University & Completion Year:
ASCP-PA Certification Status (Certification Number & Expiration Date):
Total Years of Pathology Assistant Experience:
Total Years of Surgical Pathology Experience:
Experience with gross description and dissection of surgical specimens? (Yes/No - details):
Experience with autopsy preparation and post-mortem procedures? (Yes/No - details):
Experience with anatomical photography? (Yes/No - details):
Experience with specimen banking or pathology research? (Yes/No - details):
Experience training pathology students, residents, or laboratory staff? (Yes/No - details):
Experience working in hospital pathology laboratory environment? (Yes/No - details):
Experience maintaining pathology documentation and compliance standards? (Yes/No - details):
Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local to Athens, GA (30606)):
Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Address Details
Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code):
Additional Details
Notice Period (in weeks):
Current Work Authorization Status (US):
Expected Hourly Rates on W2:
Are you able to relocate on your own expenses and work onsite in Athens, GA (30606) (Yes/No):
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