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The ideal candidate will be PA ASCP certified

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.

KEY FUNCTIONS

Performs gross description and dissection of tissues removed at surgery, including selection and submission of specimens for histological, microbiological, immunological and other specialized testing.

Reviews and summarizes relevant patient information and verifies proper documentation has been obtained for tissue use in research.

Provides patient medical history to pathologist.

Participates in the education of the technical staff, surgical pathology fellows and residents relative to

tissue grossing techniques.

Maintains patient and procedure data relative to the workload and quality assurance of section operations.

Ensures compliance with accrediting agencies for pathology laboratory activities, including documentation of competency testing.

Assists section management with oversight of operations and personnel in the surgical pathology and autopsy laboratories by directing workflow issues relative to the collection of patient tissue.

Other duties as required

*EDUCATION*

* Required: Graduation from accredited Pathologist Assistant Program or

Bachelor's Degree in Biological sciences or allied health sciences.

*WORK EXPERIENCE*

* Required: No experience required if graduated from an accredited Pathologist Assistant Program. or

* Required: 3 years Experience performing gross examination and evaluation of human surgical and/or autopsy specimens with a Bachelor's degree.

*LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS*

* Required: PA(ASCP) - Pathologists' Assistant American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP). within 180 Days

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent [benefits](https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/insurance-0/eligibility), including medical, dental, [paid time off](https://www.mdanderson.org/about-md-anderson/employee-resources/leave.html), [retirement](https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/ut-retirement-program/voluntary-retirement-programs), tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.[http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html](http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html)

Additional Information

* Requisition ID: 176664

* Employment Status: Full-Time

* Employee Status: Regular

* Work Week: Days

* Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 111,000

* Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 139,000

* Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 167,000

* FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay

* Fund Type: Hard

* Work Location: Onsite

* Pivotal Position: Yes

* Referral Bonus Available?: Yes

* Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes

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