Job ID: JR780464217
Location: Houston, TX
Category: Laboratory
Employment Type: Permanent
Pathologist Assistant | Pay Rate: $46-$65 | Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8a-5p | Direct Hire
What Matters Most
- Competitive Pay of $46-$65 per hour
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8a-5p
- Location: Houston, TX
- Direct Hire opportunity with career growth and stability
- Great benefit package – medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, 401K with match
Job Description
One of the premier laboratories in the Houston Medical Center is seeking a Pathology Assistant who will supports pathologists in the preparation, examination, and diagnosis of tissue samples in a laboratory setting. If this is your time to make a difference in your community, apply today!
Responsibilities:
- Assist pathologists in the dissection and preparation of human tissue specimens for analysis.
- Perform gross examination of surgical specimens to identify pathology and document findings.
- Prepare tissue samples for further processing, including embedding in paraffin or other preservation methods.
- Accurately document patient and specimen information in laboratory information systems.
- Maintain detailed and organized records of specimen handling and processing.
- Prepare tissue samples for microscopic examination by cutting, staining, and mounting slides.
- Ensure that all specimens are processed according to established protocols and quality control standards.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., biology, health sciences, or medical laboratory technology).
- Completion of a Pathologists’ Assistant program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) is highly preferred.
- Previous experience in a pathology laboratory setting or healthcare-related field is desirable.
- Familiarity with gross anatomy, histology, and pathology procedures is advantageous.
- Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) as a Pathologists' Assistant (PA(ASCP)) is preferred but not required.
Benefits and Perks:
- $46-$65
- Medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, 401K with match
- All Paid Major Holidays
Your New Organization:
Well known and world-renowned research facility that offers growth and stability!
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
In the spirit of pay transparency, we want to share the base salary range for this position is $46 -$65 per hour, not including benefits, potential bonuses or additional compensation. If you are hired, your base salary will be determined based on factors such as individual skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. In addition, we also believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth
