Team Lead - Pathologist Assistant - Surgical Pathology
Listed compensation
$108K - $162K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
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.
- As directed by supervising pathologist(s), manager, or administrator, may assume other responsibilities including workflow management, research, and/or teaching duties.
This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. 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
Provides technical leadership and functional support to surgical pathology staff, including education and training. Assists pathologists with human surgical specimen dissection, postmortem examinations, and complex gross dictation.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree from a NACCLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program. Must have three years of ASCP certified work experience and maintain current certification.
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 76 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 ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $137k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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