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Pathology Assistant

Actalent
Annapolis, MD Other
POSTED ON 1/29/2026 CLOSED ON 2/28/2026

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Job Title: Pathology Assistant

Job Description

The Pathology Assistant is responsible for performing dissection, evisceration, description autopsy, and histologic sampling of a full range of anatomical specimens. This role involves conducting frozen sections and other intra-operative consultations within established protocols and procedural parameters. The assistant will coordinate the acquisition of tissue specimens for research purposes, maintain digital files with high standards of specimen photography, and participate in specimen storage and maintenance of reagents and equipment. Additionally, the assistant may review, interpret, and present findings, while also handling miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

  • Perform dissection, evisceration, description autopsy, and histologic sampling of anatomical specimens.
  • Conduct frozen sections and other intra-operative consultations within established protocols.
  • Coordinate the acquisition of tissue specimens for research purposes.
  • Maintain digital files with high standards of specimen photography.
  • Participate in specimen storage and maintenance of reagents and equipment.
  • Review, interpret, and present findings as required.
  • Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Essential Skills
  • Histology
  • Pathology
  • Laboratory processing
  • Specimen processing
  • ASCP certification

Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • 2 years of experience in a related field
  • Ability to complete Healthstream modules at home
  • Orientation directly in the Pathology unit

Work Environment

The position requires working day shifts, specifically three 12-hour shifts from 08:00 to 16:30. The role is based in a pathology unit, where the candidate will be expected to work with various technologies and equipment related to pathology and histology processes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Annapolis, Maryland.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $59.00 - $62.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Annapolis,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $59 - $62

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