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Compensation & Schedule

Confidential Client is offering an estimated salary of $63,125 per year (estimated) for this full-time, night-shift Anatomic Pathology Lab Technologist role in Little Tucson, AZ. Compensation is subject to verification and may vary by experience and location.

• Employment type: FULL_TIME
• Shift: Night

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What You’ll Do

• Receive, accession and track anatomic pathology specimens for processing.
• Prepare and process samples for analytical testing; perform waived and moderately complex CLIA ’88 testing accurately and timely.
• Support histology section operations — prioritize workflow, maintain continuity, and help solve technical problems.
• Assist with grossing and specimen processing under general supervision (direction from a Certified Pathologist Assistant as applicable).
• Perform quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) tasks and help maintain procedure manuals and competency records.
• Train and mentor new or entry-level staff on basic tasks and standard procedures.
• Provide coverage and oversight in the absence of supervisors or coordinators.
• Contribute to R&D, troubleshooting, and process improvement initiatives.

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Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Standing or sitting for extended periods.
• Frequent fine manual dexterity and repetitive tasks.
• Regular exposure to biological and chemical materials; adherence to safety and infection-control protocols required.
• Tasks require color discrimination, good vision, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Work may involve intermittent stress, frequent interruptions, multi-tasking, and use of laboratory information systems.

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area; ensure stations are stocked and disinfected.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance in the supervisor’s absence.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to react and adjust to daily workflow requirements.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including working within a team and with clinicians.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to document QC/QA activities accurately.
• Commitment to integrating the client’s mission, values, and customer-service standards.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree and eligibility for ASCP HT registry OR current ASCP HT registry OR Bachelor’s degree with departmental-specific anatomic pathology certification documentation to be provided within 6 months of hire.
• Willingness to cross-train across all areas of the Anatomic Pathology section and demonstrate competency.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and ability to learn and follow laboratory procedures.

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About the Team

Confidential Client operates a high-volume diagnostic laboratory network serving hospitals, physician practices and clinical partners across the region. The anatomic pathology team supports essential diagnostic testing and offers opportunities for career growth, cross-training and professional development within a clinical-lab environment.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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