Pathology Assistant

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
• MondayFriday 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