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Fairview Health Services
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Pathologist Assistant

Lab Professional 8.3 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsContract

Listed compensation

$95k-$133k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 26m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Fairview is seeking an experienced Pathologists' Assistant for a temporary assignment from January 11, 2027, through July 16, 2027. This position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a. m. to 4:30 p. m., with no weekend, autopsy, or on-call responsibilities.

This role will be based at Fairview Clinics & Surgery Center (CSC). The CSC environment is characterized by high specimen volume and lower complexity case work, allowing the selected candidate to focus primarily on the gross examination and processing of routine surgical pathology specimens.

As the sole Pathologists' Assistant at this location, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated success working independently and managing a fast-paced workload.

Experience handling high-volume, low-complexity specimens is highly desirable, including specimens such as GI biopsies, skin specimens, breast biopsies, and prostate biopsies.

The individual must also be comfortable following established workflows and detailed protocols, as certain specimens require initial processing at the CSC before being transferred to other locations for further evaluation.

Candidates with approximately five or more years of grossing experience are preferred, though this is not required. We are interested in learning about the types of surgical pathology specimens candidates have independently managed, as well as their experience with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS).

Successful candidates will demonstrate reliability, professionalism, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care through the accurate handling and processing of every surgical pathology specimen.

Dependability, including consistent attendance and the ability to work the full scheduled shift, is essential to success in this role.

The Pathologists' Assistant works under the supervision of a board-certified anatomic pathologist. Responsibilities include gross examination of surgical specimens, preparation of frozen sectioning and gross photography.

Required Qualifications

Completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NACCLS) accredited Pathologist’s Assistant Training Program OR equivalent on the job grossing training

Certifications

Baccalaureate or higher degree applicants should possess or be eligible to receive appropriate Health and Human Services (HHS) approved certification.

  • ASCP - Pathologists' Assistant (PA) within 1 Year or

Applicants qualifying by equivalent education and training must possess current Health and Human Services (HHS) approved certification.

  • ASCP - Pathologists' Assistant (PA) Upon Hire

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: fairview.org

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions.

Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

Key Responsibilities

The Pathologists' Assistant is responsible for the gross examination and processing of routine surgical pathology specimens at the Fairview Clinics & Surgery Center. Additional duties include preparing frozen sections and performing gross photography under the supervision of a board-certified anatomic pathologist.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed a NACCLS-accredited Pathologist’s Assistant training program or equivalent on-the-job training. Applicants are required to possess or be eligible for HHS-approved certification, specifically the ASCP Pathologists' Assistant certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Specimen processingPathology protocolsIndependent work

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pathologist Assistant at Fairview Health Services a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% of all healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Healthcare Professional Career Context

healthcare pay on WeekdayDoc is down 14.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $116k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

healthcare by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$95k–$133khealthcare median $112k (middle half $103k–$112k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$116k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
healthcare listings in Minnesota7 active78 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment78 active listings, Nov 2026
healthcare pay trend−14.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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

8.3/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No call
  • No weekends
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About Fairview Health Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Minneapolis, MN
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision plans
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
PTO and Sick and Safe Time
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement
Early access to earned wages

Living in Minneapolis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$362k≈ 3.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,747/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.