Pathologist Assistant (Overnight - $5,000 sign on bonus!)

About the role

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. You will provide technical support for the Pathologists' clinical and research activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assistance regarding the gross description and dissection of surgical tissue.
• Thrive under the mentorship and supervision of outstanding Pathologists.
• Perform a wide variety of Histology processes in addition to tissue grossing, including tumor procurement, case set‑up, gross imaging of patient specimens, frozen section tissue selection, mentoring/educating, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science from Pathologist Assistant Program (Master's preferred).
• At least 3 years of experience in specimen grossing.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal, written and computer.
• ASCP Certification strongly preferred.
• New York State Pathologists Assistant License required (or obtained within 6 months of hire).
• New graduates from an accredited PA master's program are welcome to apply.

Skills

• A problem solver, capable of handling sophisticated, high‑volume and sometimes contradictory information to efficiently solve problems.
• A good decision maker, with a record of making timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Committed and eager to address new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and passion.
• An effective communicator, able to develop and deliver multi‑mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the needs of diverse audiences.
• Adaptable in approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.

Pay

Pay range: $125,400.00 – $200,700.00 (Exempt status under FSLA).

Schedule

Schedule: 8 pm – 4 am, Tuesday through Saturday, 100% onsite.

Location: 1275 York Ave, New York City.

Reports to: Supervisor, Pathologist Assistant.