Pathologists’ Assistant – Research / Biorepository

Pathologists’ Assistant – Research / Biorepository (Full Time, On-Site in Duarte, CA)

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we’re changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

City of Hope is hiring a certified Pathologists’ Assistant to support surgical pathology and biorepository operations. The role includes specimen processing, frozen sections, autopsy support, research coordination, and serving as a liaison with research teams. Operating within a CLIA-regulated lab, the position involves collaboration with both Surgical Pathology and Biorepository leadership. Flexibility is required for on-call shifts (~5 days/month) to collect postmortem tissues within 24 hours of donation. Each workday is a full 8-hour shift.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Accession surgical specimens in the Laboratory Information System (LIS)

• Process and gross specimens according to CAP and CLIA 88 guidelines (Lists A, B, and C) for anatomic pathology

• Conduct quality control and assurance procedures to maintain lab standards

• Maintain gross room operations, including equipment, inventory, specimen storage/disposal, and overall cleanliness

• Perform clinical and research autopsies with precision and professionalism

• Support surgical pathology and autopsy services, contributing to both routine and specialized tasks

Your qualifications should include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pathologist Assistant Studies.

• ASCP / AAPA Pathologist Assistant certification.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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