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. *JOB FUNCTIONS * · Assists with the oversight of operations and personnel in the surgical pathology and autopsy laboratories. · Directs workflow issues relative to the collection of patient tissue. · Directs autopsy technical personnel and functions as prosecutor for postmortem examinations. · Performs gross description and dissection of tissue removal at surgery. · Reviews and summarizes relevant patient information and verifies proper documentation for tissue use in · Research or for postmortem examinations. · Maintains patient and procedure data relative to the workload and quality assurance of section operations. · Coordinates training of Surgical Pathology fellows, residents and students relative to tissue grossing techniques. · Collaborates with others to develop patient data and report templates. · Ensures compliance with accrediting agencies for pathology laboratory activities, including documentation of · Competency testing, documentation of quality improvement activities and development of procedure manuals. · Performs other duties as assigned · Complies with all policies and standards *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 \#LI-Onsite