Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Pathology Assistant
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Pathology Assistant to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for processing and managing pathology specimens, ensuring quality assurance, and maintaining laboratory operations efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accession records in accordance with established procedures.
• Accession, label, fix, and direct specimens received in the gross room correctly.
• Perform grossing with clear, concise, and complete descriptions and dissections.
• Evaluate specimen condition while ensuring integrity and proper identification.
• Prioritize tasks to enhance efficiency, production, and output.
• Coordinate accession activities with clerical and professional staff.
• Conduct quality audits and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure availability of proper supplies and maintain a clean, sterile work environment.
• Monitor and replenish supply levels to meet operational needs.
• Maintain instruments at optimal performance and perform preventive maintenance per guidelines.
• Perform duties independently and proactively identify tasks needing attention.
• Support team members and accept new assignments from supervisors.
• Provide constructive feedback and suggestions for policy and procedural improvements.
• Establish and maintain positive rapport with laboratory staff, medical personnel, and hospital staff.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully at all times.
• Adhere to hospital and laboratory safety protocols.
• Report hazards promptly and complete mandatory in-services on time.
• Assist in maintaining adequate staffing across all shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Perform duties in alignment with organizational values, policies, and procedures.
• Support unit, department, entity, and health system initiatives as assigned.

• Proficiency in histology, specimen processing, and pathology procedures.
• Experience in laboratory staining, transcription, and specimen collection.
• Ability to handle microtome and immunohistochemistry tasks effectively.
• Strong specimen labeling skills.

• BS in a Life Science (Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Health Sciences).
• Master’s Degree from a NAACLS-Accredited Program.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in Pathology or Histology.
• ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) certification required.

The role requires working in a laboratory setting with a focus on maintaining a sterile and safe work environment. The position involves collaborating with medical personnel and laboratory staff and may require working across different shifts, including weekends and holidays. Professionalism and adherence to safety protocols are essential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $57.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Philadelphia,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2025.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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