Pathologist Assistant (3rd shift - Up to 35% shift diff)
Caris Life Sciences
June 30, 2026
On-site
Phoenix, AZ
Operations
Position Summary
The Pathologist Assistant I assists assigned Pathologists with pathology study activities, including pathology report review and macrodissecting/microdissecting tumor areas. May mark H&E (tumor and/or normal tissue) and order appropriate tests based on tumor site, or perform microscopic evaluation of CISH. Performs other assigned quality pathology tasks.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist in day-to-day operation of the Pathology/microdissection department.
- Read pathology reports to determine specimen primary site.
- Identify tumor (and normal tissue when needed) on stained NFR slides and collect marked areas for molecular analysis (micro/macro techniques).
- Assess tumor content and order appropriate testing.
- Assess CISH stains for gene amplification.
- Ask Pathologist for help when questions arise.
- Maintain clean workstation; handle/dispose specimens and chemical waste per procedures; ensure regulatory compliance.
- Organize slides/data; generate tables; assist with requests.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Perform QC/QA tests; maintain documentation/logs; report test quality or safety concerns.
- Use Laboratory Information Systems; maintain laboratory procedures and recommend changes.
- Operate/troubleshoot/preventive maintenance of microdissection equipment.
- Communicate issues/non-conformities; support teamwork; may assist training.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant science/medical laboratory science/medical technology with applicable certification (ASCP Cytotechnologist/Pathologist Assistant/Histotechnologist) or internal training.
OR certified medical doctor (foreign trained acceptable).
OR BS not fitting above plus: 60 semester hours including specified science/chemistry/lab coursework, completion of approved clinical lab training OR 3 months documented high-complexity lab training; strict adherence to clinical testing protocols.
- Years experience: 0–1.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s or PhD in relevant field; technical pathology qualifications.
- Years experience: 3–5.
The Pathologist Assistant I assists assigned Pathologists with pathology study activities, including pathology report review and macrodissecting/microdissecting tumor areas. May mark H&E (tumor and/or normal tissue) and order appropriate tests based on tumor site, or perform microscopic evaluation of CISH. Performs other assigned quality pathology tasks.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist in day-to-day operation of the Pathology/microdissection department.
- Read pathology reports to determine specimen primary site.
- Identify tumor (and normal tissue when needed) on stained NFR slides and collect marked areas for molecular analysis (micro/macro techniques).
- Assess tumor content and order appropriate testing.
- Assess CISH stains for gene amplification.
- Ask Pathologist for help when questions arise.
- Maintain clean workstation; handle/dispose specimens and chemical waste per procedures; ensure regulatory compliance.
- Organize slides/data; generate tables; assist with requests.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Perform QC/QA tests; maintain documentation/logs; report test quality or safety concerns.
- Use Laboratory Information Systems; maintain laboratory procedures and recommend changes.
- Operate/troubleshoot/preventive maintenance of microdissection equipment.
- Communicate issues/non-conformities; support teamwork; may assist training.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant science/medical laboratory science/medical technology with applicable certification (ASCP Cytotechnologist/Pathologist Assistant/Histotechnologist) or internal training.
OR certified medical doctor (foreign trained acceptable).
OR BS not fitting above plus: 60 semester hours including specified science/chemistry/lab coursework, completion of approved clinical lab training OR 3 months documented high-complexity lab training; strict adherence to clinical testing protocols.
- Years experience: 0–1.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s or PhD in relevant field; technical pathology qualifications.
- Years experience: 3–5.