Pathology Assistant | North Carolina Metro | Excellent Comp Package

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a certified Pathologists' Assistant to join a thriving pathology lab at its main hospital in gorgeous southeastern North Carolina — a role opening up due to retirements and tremendous, sustained growth. This is a true Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5pm role, with no nights, weekends, or holidays required — a genuinely rare schedule in the lab world. Working under the direction of a pathologist, you'll independently perform gross examination, dissection, description, and preparation of surgical pathology specimens, prepare specimens for frozen section microscopy and intraoperative evaluation, and select and prepare tissue for special studies including flow cytometry. You'll collaborate daily with pathologists, histotechnologists, cytotechnologists, preparation technicians, and lab leadership inside a modern, well-equipped lab at a 950-bed, non-profit Level 3 trauma regional medical center with nearly 70 years of community trust. With a strong base salary, large sign-on bonus, and a schedule that actually lets you enjoy your life outside of work, this is a Pathology Assistant role built for the long term.

THE PRACTICE

• Growth-driven opening, not a replacement — the lab is expanding due to retirements and tremendous, sustained growth in demand.

• True Monday-Friday schedule — work 8:30am-5pm with no nights, weekends, or on-call rotation required.

• Meaningful, hands-on responsibility — independently perform gross examination, dissection, description, and preparation of surgical pathology specimens under pathologist direction.

• Varied, engaging casework — prepare specimens for frozen section microscopy, intraoperative evaluation, and special studies including flow cytometry.

• Collaborative lab environment — work closely with pathologists, histotechnologists, cytotechnologists, preparation technicians, and lab leadership.

• Modern facilities and equipment — practice in a new, well-equipped lab with updated technology infrastructure.

• Strong, competitive compensation — large base salary range depending on experience.

• Meaningful start-up support — Incredible sign-on bonus plus relocation assistance.

• Comprehensive benefits package — full health, vision, and dental coverage, 401K, PTO, and CME assistance included.

• Backed by a 70-year regional powerhouse — 8 hospitals in a long-standing system with an outstanding community reputation and very strong demand.

The Community | Southeastern North Carolina

• Big-city amenities, small-town cost — 400,000+ metro residents with a low cost of living — well under Charlotte and roughly 33% below Atlanta.
• Unmatched weekend access — 1.5 hours to the beach, 2 hours to the mountains, 2.5 hours to Charlotte, and just 45 minutes to Raleigh.
• Outdoor recreation at every turn — hiking, camping, kayaking, boating, golf, and scenic lakes and rivers throughout the region.
• Top-tier education options — STEAM academies, respected Christian and public schools, plus a nearby state university and local community colleges.
• Rich cultural scene — vineyards, art walks, breweries, and botanical gardens throughout the area.
• Vibrant dining — a food scene where Southern comfort meets global culinary flavors.
• Family-friendly attractions — a children's museum, live theater, and a local symphony give every member of the family something to love.

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