About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Scientific & QA.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Responsibilities

• Receive, log, and accession biological and pathology specimens according to established procedures.
• Prepare and process tissue samples for analytical testing and histology workflows (embedding, sectioning, staining) under supervision.
• Perform waived and moderately complex CLIA '88 testing accurately and timely; may perform highly complex testing under general supervision.
• Act as a grossing processor under direction from a Certified Pathologist Assistant when required.
• Support continuity of daily workflow in the Anatomic Pathology section: prioritize work, troubleshoot technical issues, and escalate when needed.
• Maintain and document quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) activities and follow departmental procedure manuals.
• Provide training and guidance to new and entry-level staff; cross-train across Anatomic Pathology tasks.
• Assist supervisors and coordinators; provide coverage and oversight in their absence.
• Maintain a clean, stocked, and compliant workstation and follow safety/biological hazard protocols.

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Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Standing or sitting for extended periods; manual dexterity for fine specimen handling.
• Frequent interaction with specimens and lab instruments; potential exposure to chemical and biological hazards (PPE and safety procedures required).
• Ability to read and follow written/oral instructions in English; ability to distinguish colors.
• Capacity to work under interruptions and priorities, multi-task, and use computer systems for documentation.

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance in the supervisor’s absence.
• Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train others and document competency.
• Familiarity with CLIA regulations and laboratory QA/QC practices preferred.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and professional ethics.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (or higher) and eligibility for ASCP HT registry, OR current ASCP HT registry, OR Bachelor’s degree with department-specific anatomic pathology certification documentation within 6 months of hire.
• Willingness to cross-train and demonstrate competency across all areas of the Anatomic Pathology section.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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Additional Information & Legal Notices

• Employment will be with Confidential Client; Careertakes facilitates the recruiting process.
• Confidential Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process — please notify the recruiter if you need assistance.
• This position may require background checks or other pre-employment screenings consistent with applicable law.
• Confidential Client supports a drug-free workplace.

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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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