Pathologists' Assistant

• Option 1: Use your own vehicle and receive an extra $125/week (tax-free) for wear & tear plus reimbursement for mileage (up to 1500 miles) to get to/from St. Louis.
• Option 2: NLS will provide a rental car and roundtrip airfare

• ASCP certified Pathologists’ Assistant
• Up to date CME required for credentialing process
• Experience in an academic setting with complex resections, 5 years preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination and dissection of complex surgical specimens, including but not limited to Whipple procedures, liver resections (e.g., hepatectomies), soft tissue sarcomas, complex ENT resections, and other high-acuity oncology cases.
• Accurately describe, section, and submit tissue for histologic evaluation, ensuring compliance with institutional protocols and CAP/CLIA regulations.
• Exercise independent judgment and critical thinking in prioritizing and triaging complex specimens while maintaining high-quality standards under time-sensitive conditions.
• Collaborate closely with pathologists and surgical teams to clarify clinical information, guide specimen handling, and ensure optimal diagnostic yield.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of anatomic pathology best practices, including tumor staging protocols, gross photography, and specimen tracking.
• Assist in maintaining workflow efficiency in a high-volume, high-complexity surgical pathology environment.
• Serve as a mentor and resource for junior staff or trainees, offering guidance in grossing technique and specimen handling for complex cases.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, including grossing peer review, protocol updates, and documentation audits.
• Utilize and troubleshoot laboratory systems (e.g., voice dictation, LIS, barcoding systems) with precision and accuracy.
• Uphold strict adherence to laboratory safety, infection control, and biohazard protocols in all aspects of specimen handling.