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Pathologist Assistant - Pathology

Lab ProfessionalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$112K–$167K

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Job Description

Responsible for the 'Gross' examination of all routine tissues; processing frozen section specimens for the Pathologist; provides dissection assistance in the Frozen Section Laboratory after the case has initially been assessed by the Pathologist; primary prosector for autopsies, responsible for dissection and dictation for autopsy cases.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations.

Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations.

Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the gross examination of routine tissues and processing frozen section specimens. Serves as the primary prosector for autopsies, handling both dissection and dictation.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an approved Pathologists' Assistant program and ASCP board of registry certification. Must be able to handle deceased patients, chemical vapors, and biological hazards.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Frozen Section ProcessingAutopsy DissectionMicroscopyClinical InstrumentationPathology ProceduresChemical SafetyRadiation SafetyInfection Control

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pathologist Assistant - 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 58 active Pathology (Lab Professional) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pathology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$139k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $141k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 10% in pathology (lab professional)ranked against 58 Pathology (Lab Professional) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$112k–$167kPathology median $117k (middle half $104k–$134k)25 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$141k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pathology listings in Minnesota6 active58 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment80 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pathology listings62 in the last 30 days64 the 30 days before (−3%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (58 Pathology (Lab Professional) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Pathology (Lab Professional) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 58 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Mayo Clinic

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Rochester, Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account
Vision: Affordable plan with national network
Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs
Retirement: Competitive retirement package