Local Contract Pathologists' Assistant
Company: MetaSense, Inc.
Location: Detroit
Posted on: January 9, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description MetaSense, Inc. is seeking a local contract
Pathologists' Assistant for a local contract job in Detroit,
Michigan. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Pathologists'
Assistant - Discipline: Allied Health Professional - Start Date:
01/12/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8
hours, evenings - Employment Type: Local Contract • Responsible for
growing by section of surgical specimens, biopsy's, complex cases,
assessments and submitting it to surgical pathology. • Minimum Exp:
5 years • Education: Bachelor of Science • Required Certification
Exp: completion of a NAACLS accredited Pathologist’s Assistant
program or Previous certification by the American Association of
Pathologist’s Assistants (AAPA). • Certification: as a PA (ASCP)
Job Summary: The Pathologist's Assistant provides services in
Anatomic pathology as a member of a team under the direction and
supervision of a qualified Pathologist. Assists in the preparation
and performance of human post-mortem examination. Essential
Functions: -Assists in the preparation and performance of human
surgical specimen examinations, which includes: gross description
and complete dissection of surgical specimens; selection and
submission of tissue sections for microscopic examination (i.e.,
frozen and permanent sections for light, electron and fluorescent
microscopy). -Responsible for the accessioning of specimens and
assuring proper identification of specimens in accordance to
surgical pathology policies (Rejection/Rehabilitation Policy).
Prepares containers and tissues cassettes. -Aids in the resident
training and credentialing offering technical and teaching to
residents in accordance with practice guidelines and the surgical
pathology dissection manual. Assesses the resident's level of
competency in handling specimens. -Responsible for gross
photography of specimens as needed. Maintenance of files are
completed by the assigned PA. - Responsible for tumor procurement
for biorepository. Documentation and quality assurance indicators,
and business transactions are completed by the assigned PA. -Aids
in the quality assurance and quality control plan of the
department. Primary responsibility in areas of specimen
identification, frozen sections and in the quality control and
maintenance of instruments and refrigerators in the work area.
-Responsible for inventory of frozen section room and surgical
pathology lab (E & R-6) supplies. Submits order and stock supplies.
-Selects gross tissue and extremities for disposal after the
reports have been finalized. -Performs an autopsy, including
external examination, in situ organ inspection, evisceration,
dissection, submission of tissue sections and dictation or
recording of all data from gross analytical and microscopic
examinations. -Assists in other related duties as directed or as
time permits. Required Skills & Experience: -Must practice the
customer service skills as provided through ongoing training and
in-services. Must possess the following personal qualities: -Be
self directed. -Be flexible and committed to the team concept.
-Demonstrate teamwork, initiative, and willingness to learn.
-Possess interpersonal skills and communication skills. -Be willing
to instruct others. -Be open to new learning experiences. Required
Education: -Bachelor of Science Degree from a regionally accredited
college/university is required. Meta Sense Job ID 36716629L. About
MetaSense, Inc. Based out of New Jersey, MetaSense, Inc is one of
the fastest growing, agile staffing agencies in the US. You will
find that it’s easy to communicate with our recruiters and account
managers because we believe you are a person first and not just a
number on a spreadsheet. We take a personal approach with each
person we work with. Trust MetaSense with your next and future
assignments. Come join our family! Benefits - Dental benefits -
Vision benefits - Referral bonus - Life insurance - Medical
benefits
Keywords: MetaSense, Inc., Lansing , Local Contract Pathologists' Assistant, Healthcare , Detroit, Michigan
