Pathologist Assistant

Lab Professional Above average in Pathology (Lab Professional)Full-Time

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Pay Range: $125,400.00 - $200,700.00

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on_site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

About Us

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: We are currently seeking an expert Pathologist Assistant to join our team. Position Summary: You will provide technical support for the Pathologists’ clinical and research activities.

Role Overview

Provide comprehensive assistance regarding the gross description and dissection of surgical tissue and thrive under the mentorship and supervision of outstanding Pathologists.

Perform a wide variety of Histology processes in addition to tissue grossing, including tumor procurement, case set-up, gross imaging of patient specimens, frozen section tissue selection, mentoring/educating, and other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science from Pathologist Assistant Program (Master’s preferred).
  • At least 3 years of experience in specimen grossing.
  • Excellent communication skills - including verbal, written and computer.
  • ASCP Certification strongly preferred.
  • New York State Pathologists Assistant License required (or obtained with 6 month of hire)
  • New graduates from an accredited PA master’s program are welcome to apply.

Core Skills

A problem solver, who can handle sophisticated, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to efficiently solve problems.

A good decision maker, with shown success of making timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Committed and eager to address new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and passion.

An effective communicator, capable of developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the outstanding needs of difference audiences.

Adaptable in your approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Additional Information

  • Schedule: 5 days/8hr shift (11am-7pm) with rotational Saturday coverage.
  • 100% Onsite
  • Location: 1275 York Ave in NYC
  • Report to: Supervisor, Pathologist Assistant
  • $10,000 sign-on bonus | new employees eligible only

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Compensation Philosophy

Benefits

  • Pay Range: $125,400.00 - $200,700.00
  • FSLA Status: Exempt

Closing

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Key Responsibilities

The Pathologist Assistant provides technical support for clinical and research activities, including the gross description and dissection of surgical tissue. Responsibilities also include performing histology processes, tumor procurement, and gross imaging of patient specimens.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science from a Pathologist Assistant program, with a Master's degree preferred. At least 3 years of experience in specimen grossing and a New York State Pathologists Assistant License are required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Problem solvingDecision making

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pathologist Assistant at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pathology (Lab Professional) — ranked against 71 active Pathology (Lab Professional) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pathology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$163k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $151k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

6.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Pathology (Lab Professional)

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Hospitals and Health Care
New York, NY
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

$10,000 sign-on bonus
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off