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