Pathology Associate

Overview

To provide various anatomic pathology services under the direction and supervision of a Pathologist.

Job responsibilities

• Gross examination and dissection of anatomic pathology specimens
• Prepare tissue for numerous pathological tests including frozen section, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence and immunohistochemical staining.
• Photo gross specimens
• Provide fresh tissue to tissue repository and research projects
• Assist pathology residents in grossing specimens
• Support frozen section duties at satellite laboratories as required
• Operate digital whole slide image scanner
• Assist in specimen accessioning, cassette printing, specimen handling and fixation prior to grossing.
• Assist in the maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Assist in specimen storage/disposal
• Participate in Quality Assurance / Process Improvement activities.
• Assist in other laboratory sections as required
• Any other duties as required by the laboratory.

• Medically qualified doctors with postgraduate training in anatomic pathology
• Degree in Biomedical Sciences or related field
• Preferably experience in grossing pathology specimens.
• Willing to work under the direction and supervision of pathologists
• Willing to work with other laboratory staff for the efficient and effective operation of the anatomic pathology service.