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Posted 20 July, 2026

Pathologist Assistant / PA (ASCP) / Pathology Assistant in Upstate New York

KA Recruiting Inc.
Rome, NY, US Full Time

Job Description

Pathologists' Assistant - Full Time - Days\n

Job Summary:

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  • Performs gross pathologic specimen dictation and dissection on simple or complex surgical or autopsy specimens.
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  • Works under the general direction of the Laboratory Medical Director, Laboratory Director, and Laboratory Manager.
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Core Job Responsibilities:

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  • Handles specimens from accessioning to final specimen stage.
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  • Performs complex postmortem examinations and surgical tissue specimen examination.
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  • Conducts gross specimen photography as needed.
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  • Assists in maintaining Standard Operating Procedures, ordering supplies, and general maintenance of the morgue and gross room.
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  • Maintains inventory and ensures the quality of the morgue and gross room.
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  • Takes call as needed and performs administrative tasks such as answering telephones and maintaining logs/records.
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  • Assists in training new employees.
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Education/Experience Requirements:

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  • Required: Graduate of a NYS approved Pathologists' Assistant training program or grandfathered training.
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  • Proficient in numbers, research information, time management, computerized databases, and written and verbal communications.
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  • Preferred: Graduated from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant training program.
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Licensure/Certification Requirements:

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  • Required: NYS licensed Pathologists' Assistant or meets requirements to obtain this license within 1 year of on-boarding.
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  • Preferred: ASCP board certification NYS licensed Pathologists' Assistant.
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Job Details:

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  • Shift: Days
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  • Shift Hours Worked: 8.50
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  • Union: Non-Union
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  • Pay Range: $90,000 - $144,000 Annually
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If interested please apply directly to this job position or reach out to Megan directly at 617-746-2768 (accepts texts) / [email protected].

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You can also schedule a quick call using this link: calendly.com/megankarecruiting