Pays $108K - $162KLab Professional market median is ~$120k (22 jobs) · Top 10% in Pathology (Lab Professional) for work-life (6.6/10, vs 70 in this specialty)

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Mayo Clinic
Phoenix, Arizona

Team Lead - Pathologist Assistant - Surgical Pathology

Lab Professional Top 10% in Pathology (Lab Professional)Full-Time
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Team Lead Pathologist Assistant at Mayo Clinic. $108K-$162K. Lead a surgical pathology team. Top-ranked hospital. Benefits that actually cover you.

Join Mayo Clinic as a Pathologist Assistant – Team Lead, Surgical Pathology in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Why Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U. S.

Key Responsibilities

  • Under the direction of the Supervisor-Surgical Pathology, the Team Lead-Pathologist Assistant provides functional, technical and leadership assistance and support to all staff in surgical pathology.
  • Provides education/training for others within the department and serves as a first line resource for team members.
  • Assists pathologists in the preparation and performance of human surgical specimen dissection and performance of human postmortem examinations.
  • Assists with and/or performs gross dictation of complex surgical specimens.

Requirements

  • Graduation from a NACCLS- accredited Master’s level Pathologists’ Assistant program
  • Three years of ASCP certified Pathologists’ Assistant work experience and evidence of ongoing maintenance of certification ALL MUST be included for your application to be considered:
  • Cover Letter
  • Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted)

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $108K - $162K

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Work with Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona, United States.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Surgical Specimen DissectionPostmortem ExaminationsGross DictationWorkflow ManagementTechnical LeadershipStaff TrainingSurgical Pathology

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Team Lead - Pathologist Assistant - Surgical Pathology at Mayo Clinic a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pathology (Lab Professional) — ranked against 70 active Pathology (Lab Professional) listings on WeekdayDoc.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Pathology Career Context

Mayo Clinic holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 339 active listings.

Arizona's cost-of-living index is 107.3 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k in an average-cost state — Arizona ranks #6 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.6/10 on work-life balance for Lab Professional roles.

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About Mayo Clinic

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Multiple medical plan options
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
HSA and FSAs
Competitive retirement package