Local Contract Pathology Assistant
10 days ago
New York
\n Soloh Partners is seeking a local contract Pathology Assistant Assistant for a local contract job in Brooklyn, New York. Job Description & Requirements\n \n • Specialty: Pathology Assistant\n, • Discipline: Allied Health Professional\n, • Start Date: 09/08/2026\n, • Duration: 13 weeks\n, • 40 hours per week\n, • Shift: 8 hours, days\n, • Employment Type: Local Contract\n \n \n Pathology Assistant - Job description \n \n Location: Woodhull Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY 11206 Department: Pathology Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Hours: 35 hours/week Contract Start Date: Asap \n Job Summary\n \n We are seeking an experienced Pathology Assistant to join the Pathology Department at Woodhull Medical Center. Under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician specializing in anatomic pathology, the Pathology Assistant will process, examine, document, and prepare surgical and postmortem specimens for pathological evaluation. \n The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of acute-care Pathology Assistant experience, with demonstrated expertise in grossing surgical specimens and performing autopsies. The position requires a valid and current New York State Pathologists’ Assistant license and registration issued by NYSED, along with a Bachelor's Degree. \n Key Responsibilities\n \n • Prepare and gross tissue specimens for pathology examination, including describing gross anatomical features, dissecting specimens, cutting tissue sections, and preparing specimens for histologic processing, frozen section, biobanking, and other analyses.\n, • Perform gross examination of surgical specimens according to established pathology protocols and physician direction.\n, • Perform human postmortem examinations/autopsies, including external examination, dissection, and selection of tissues and fluids for further examination.\n, • Gather, document, and maintain information required for accurate and complete autopsy reports.\n, • Participate in specimen accessioning, identification, labeling, storage, and disposal according to established procedures.\n, • Photograph surgical specimens when assigned and maintain required quality standards for pathology specimen photography.\n, • Prepare, maintain, and monitor reagents, supplies, instruments, and laboratory equipment.\n, • Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot, clean, and disinfect laboratory and pathology equipment.\n, • Maintain accurate laboratory records, forms, reports, and other required documentation.\n, • Analyze pathology-related data and prepare reports of findings as directed.\n, • Maintain appropriate laboratory inventory and ensure adequate availability of supplies and equipment.\n, • Follow all gross room procedures, protocols, techniques, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.\n, • Maintain laboratory safety and follow infection prevention and control procedures at all times.\n, • Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of pathological specimens and materials.\n, • Promote efficient utilization of laboratory resources while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and patient care.\n, • Collaborate effectively with pathologists, laboratory personnel, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.\n, • Perform other related duties as assigned.\n Required Qualifications\n \n, • Bachelor’s Degree required.\n, • Minimum 2 years of experience specifically in an acute-care setting.\n, • Demonstrated experience grossing surgical specimens.\n, • Demonstrated experience performing autopsies/postmortem examinations.\n, • Strong knowledge of specimen processing and anatomic pathology procedures.\n, • Excellent attention to detail, organization, documentation, and communication skills.\n, • Ability to work independently while following the direction of licensed pathologists and established laboratory protocols.\n, • Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with laboratory safety and infection prevention standards.\n, • Proficiency in English — reading, writing, and speaking.\n Required License & Registration\n \n, • Valid New York State license to practice as a Pathologists’ Assistant.\n, • Current NYSED registration as a Pathologists’ Assistant.\n Core Skills\n \n, • Surgical Specimen Grossing\n, • Specimen Processing\n, • Anatomic Pathology\n, • Autopsy / Postmortem Examination\n, • Tissue Dissection\n, • Histologic Processing\n, • Frozen Section Preparation\n, • Specimen Accessioning\n, • Specimen Labeling\n, • Pathology Photography\n, • Laboratory Equipment Operation\n, • Equipment Calibration & Troubleshooting\n, • Laboratory Inventory Management\n, • Documentation & Reporting\n, • Laboratory Safety\n, • Infection Prevention & Control\n, • Quality Assurance\n, • Regulatory Compliance\n, • Data Analysis\n, • Team Collaboration\n Schedule & Interview Process\n \n Schedule: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday Hours: 35 hours per week \n \n Interview Process: \n \n • Initial Webex interview\n, • Optional in-person site visit\n Ideal Candidate\n \n The ideal candidate is a NYSED-licensed and registered Pathologists’ Assistant with at least 2 years of acute-care experience, strong surgical specimen grossing skills, and hands-on experience performing autopsies. The candidate should demonstrate excellent technical, organizational, documentation, and communication skills while maintaining strict laboratory safety and quality standards. \n About Soloh Partners\n \n WHO WE ARE \n How you project yourself in the world says a lot about you. So, what do we think is important for you to know about us? Soloh Partners is proud to be a certified women-owned business. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are driven by our passion for service: service to our clients & their mission and service to our candidates and employees. We believe in making things personal. It isn’t just business for us. This is about shaping careers and building an engaged workforce. To be successful at either you, need to be invested in both. \n \n OUR MISSION \n Our mission is to be recognized by our clients as an indispensable partner in their pursuit of high-impact Talent. We succeed by creating and maintaining intensely caring and mutually rewarding relationships with our internal employees, candidates and contingent workforce. We aren’t just a staffing agency; we fancy ourselves creatives. We create opportunity. We create excitement. We create and foster relationships built on trust, and partnerships based on mutual respect and understanding. \n \n Benefits\n \n • Medical benefits\n, • Dental benefits\n, • Vision benefits\n, • 401k retirement plan\n, • Weekly pay\n, • Sick pay\n, • Referral bonus\n, • Wellness and fitness programs\n \n