Pathologists' Assistant
Company: UCLA Health
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: January 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Description Are you passionate about surgical
pathology and looking to make a meaningful impact behind the
scenes? Join our team as a Pathologists’ Assistant, where you’ll
play a vital role in patient care by ensuring accurate specimen
processing and supporting groundbreaking research. From grossing
complex surgical specimens to training Pathologists’ Assistant
students, your expertise will help drive excellence in the lab
every day. In this role, your primary responsibilities include:
•/tPerform dissection, description, and histologic sampling of a
full range of surgical specimens •/tConduct specimen photography
and radiography •/tPerform frozen sections and other intraoperative
consultations •/tProcure tissue for tumor banking and research
studies •/tIdentify, investigate, and resolve problems related to
surgical pathology •/tAssist with accessioning and specimen
labeling •/tSupport the orientation and training of residents,
fellows, new staff, and Pathologists’ Assistant students in
surgical pathology protocols and procedures New graduates are
welcome to apply! Salary Range: $95,400.00 - $208,300.00/year
Qualifications •/tPA (ASCP) certified or must pass PA (ASCP) exam
within 12 months of hire. •/tBachelor’s degree. •/tMust be able to
work the occasional Saturday. •/tMust have the flexibility to work
at both the Westwood and Santa Monica locations. •/t2 or more years
of relevant work experience, preferred.
Keywords: UCLA Health, Los Angeles , Pathologists' Assistant, Healthcare , Los Angeles, California
