Pathologist Assistant - Part Time
Listed compensation
$80k
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Job Description
Pathlink is seeking an Experienced Pathology Assistant to work part time at Memorial Medical Center in La Cruces, New Mexico.
Join our pathology team at Pathlink. We are seeking a detail-oriented Pathologist Assistant to support our pathologists in a collaborative high-quality laboratory enviroment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with gross examination and dissection of surgical specimens
- Process, label and document tissue specimens
- Submit tissue for histologic examination
- Maintain accurate records and comply with safety and quality standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related field required
- PA (ASCP) certification preferred.
- Previous pathology, histology, or laboratory experience preferred
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
We Offer
- Competitive annual compensation $80,000
- Part Time - 20 hours per week
- Professional and supportive work environment.
- Opportunity for continued professional growth
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pathology Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $87k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Las Cruces
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $281k≈ 3.5× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,446/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 90.2
- State income tax
- Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Las Cruces, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.