Job Description

Pathologist Assistant

About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Medical Director, examines, dissects and performs gross dictation and description of surgical specimens, photographs surgical specimens, assists with the procurement of tissue for the Tissue Bank.

The successful candidate:

• Must be able to work onsite Monday-Friday 9:30a-6:00p

• Plan, organize, and oversee non-medical operations within the pathology laboratory

• Support the Medical Director in daily lab operations, ensuring efficient workflow and optimal resource utilization

• Perform and assist with surgical pathology procedures, including frozen sections (tissue selection, cutting, staining, and imaging) in accordance with turnaround standards

• Coordinate with surgical and interventional radiology schedules to ensure timely specimen handling and analysis

• Assist with tissue procurement and collaborate with the Tissue Bank Coordinator to maintain proper processes and relationships

• Manage and maintain IRB research protocols, including renewals, amendments, and new study submissions

• Lead and support quality improvement initiatives, including data collection, statistical analysis, and performance monitoring across pathology services

• Maintain compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and quality assurance standards

• Communicate findings and performance metrics to laboratory leadership and support continuous process improvement

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

• Requires a master’s degree from a NAACLS accredited PA program with an ASCP certification and fellow
  status membership in the AAPA OR requires a degree from a NAACLS accredited PA program, bachelor’s
  degree acceptable, master’s degree preferred, ASCP certified or eligible for certification

• Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) certification required

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here: Benefits Information

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.