Pathologist Assistant

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. Exciting Opportunity at MSK: We are currently seeking an expert Pathologist Assistant to join our team. Position Summary: You will provide technical support for the Pathologists' clinical and research activities. Role Overview: Provide comprehensive assistance regarding the gross description and dissection of surgical tissue and 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. Key Qualifications: Bachelor of Science from Pathologist Assistant Program (Master's preferred). At least 3 years of experience in specimen grossing. Excellent communication skills - including verbal, written and computer. ASCP Certification strongly preferred. New York State Pathologists Assistant License required (or obtained with 6 month of hire) New graduates from an accredited PA master's program are welcome to apply. Core Skills: A problem solver, who can handle sophisticated, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to efficiently solve problems. A good decision maker, with shown success 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, capable of developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the outstanding needs of difference audiences. Adaptable in your approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Additional Information: Schedule: 5 days/8hr shift (11am-7pm) with rotational Saturday coverage. 100% Onsite Location: 1275 York Ave in NYC Report to: Supervisor, Pathologist Assistant $10,000 sign-on bonus | new employees eligible only Helpful Links: Compensation Philosophy