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City of Hope
Irvine, California

Breast Pathologist, Ir

PathologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$310k-$480k

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Job Description

City of Hope Medical Group Seeks an Academic Breast Pathologist to Join our Irvine Team

City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” for cancer care by US News & World Report! Our rapidly expanding, nationally recognized cancer institute seeks to hire a full-time experienced Cytopathologist to join our clinical faculty at the Lennar Foundation Cancer Center, in Irvine, California campus. We are seeking research and mission- minded physicians as every discovery we make and every new treatment we create, gives people the chance to live longer, better, and more fully. We are seeking candidates with expertise in cytopathology. As part of our expanding focus on breast cancer and support of the Center for Precision Medicine, City of Hope National Medical Center is seeking an academic breast pathologist with expertise in breast cancer who is highly qualified and board-certified to meet the growing needs of our expanding Division of Anatomic Pathology. In addition to expertise in diagnostic pathology, the candidates are expected to educate residents and fellows and develop a successful academic track record. The department has considerable opportunities for clinical/translational and basic research. For more information please visit here Lennar Foundation Cancer Center (LFCC) and Department of Pathology

Position Highlights

Provide patient-centered anatomic pathology services in collaboration with our nationally recognized and diverse team of oncologic physicians at City of Hope National Medical Center and Comprehensive Cancer Center in Los Angeles County, Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center, and national cancer center sites in Phoenix, Chicago and Atlanta through our digital pathology initiative. This full-time anatomic pathology position reports directly to the Division Chief of Anatomic Pathology and the Chair of the Department of Pathology.

· Clinical responsibilities include diagnostic pathology services to support the clinical care of patients with breast cancer.

· The successful candidate will:

o Join a multidisciplinary team of physicians and scientists in Southern California.

o Use digital pathology to provide breast pathology expertise in the COH national network.

o Develop and support translational and clinical research in breast cancers.

o Participate in training of fellows in our ACGME-accredited programs.

Position Benefits

  • Excellent benefits package, including a generous retirement contribution plan.
  • Relocation assistance may be available.

Base Salary Range: $310k to $480k. The range listed is exclusively for base compensation for full-time employment and does not include incentive compensation or benefits. Actual compensation will be adjusted for experience, training, hospital/community need and other factors.

Benefits information: City of Hope Medical Group Benefits

About City of Hope

City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U. S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” for cancer care by U. S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas. City of Hope’s affiliated group of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute and AccessHopeTM. For more information about City of Hope, follow us on Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

· Applicants must have an MD or equivalent medical degree and possess or be eligible for an unrestricted California medical license.

· Board certification in Anatomic Pathology by the American Board of Pathology or equivalent and demonstrated multidisciplinary practice experience in the specialty of breast pathology are required.

· Fellowship training in breast pathology and experience in the diagnosis of complex breast cancers in an academic cancer center is highly preferred.

· The candidate must possess excellent communication skills and experience in collaboration with breast medical and surgical oncologists and researchers.

· Specialty expertise in pathology specialties in addition to breast pathology, especially gynecologic pathology, cytopathology and medical license in Arizona, Illinois, or Georgia are desirable.

· Applicants must have evidence of research and publication productivity.

· Academic record consistent with appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert diagnostic anatomic pathology services with a focus on breast cancer within a multidisciplinary clinical team. Engage in the education of residents and fellows while developing a successful track record in clinical and translational research.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medical educationMultidisciplinary collaborationOncologySurgical oncology

Pathology — Physician Career Context

City of Hope holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 57 active listings.

Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 10.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$395k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $357k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
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Living in Irvine

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1,365k
Typical market rent
$3,527/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About City of Hope

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Benefits & Perks

Excellent benefits package
Generous retirement contribution plan
Relocation assistance may be available