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PATHOLOGISTS' ASSISTANT - RESEARCH / BIOREPOSITORY - 10031993

Duarte, CA

City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. 

Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope™, a wholly owned subsidiary, was launched in 2019 and is dedicated to serving employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s exceptional cancer expertise. 

A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.

Pay Rate: $51.24 - $81.98 per hour

Pathologists' Assistant - Research / Biorepository (Full Time, On-Site in Duarte, CA)

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. 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 treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. 

City of Hope is hiring a certified Pathologists' Assistant to support surgical pathology and biorepository operations. The role includes specimen processing, frozen sections, autopsy support, research coordination, and serving as a liaison with research teams. Operating within a CLIA-regulated lab, the position involves collaboration with both Surgical Pathology and Biorepository leadership. Flexibility is required for on-call shifts (~5 days/month) to collect postmortem tissues within 24 hours of donation. Each workday is a full 8-hour shift.

As a successful candidate, you will: 

  • Accession surgical specimens in the Laboratory Information System (LIS)

  • Process and gross specimens according to CAP and CLIA 88 guidelines (Lists A, B, and C) for anatomic pathology

  • Conduct quality control and assurance procedures to maintain lab standards

  • Maintain gross room operations, including equipment, inventory, specimen storage/disposal, and overall cleanliness

  • Perform clinical and research autopsies with precision and professionalism

  • Support surgical pathology and autopsy services, contributing to both routine and specialized tasks

Your qualifications should include: 

  • Bachelor's Degree in Pathologist Assistant Studies. 

  • ASCP / AAPA Pathologist Assistant certification. 

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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