Pathologists Assistant II

Location

Tacoma, WA | United States

Job description

Join the HJF Team!

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike.  Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

HJF is seeking a Pathologists Assistant II to support multiple Murtha Cancer Center Research Program (MCCRP) research protocols at Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC), Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA. The incumbent will be responsible for performing biospecimen collection in to help expand the MCC biorepository throughout the MHS‐wide Military Clinical Trials Network. They will perform routine surgical gross dissection in addition to the collection, archiving and transfer of fresh tissue and blood specimens for research. The incumbent assists in the administering of activities required for a successful tissue bank repository. The Pathologists Assistant II is expected to work autonomously and perform complex analysis of surgical pathology specimens.

• Performs blood processing and gross dissection of a variety of specimens, prioritizing fresh tissue collection from complex cancer specimens for research samples for the Project.
• Provides Pathologists’ Assistant level support for the Anatomic Pathology Laboratory including performing technical duties as a Pathologists’ Assistant and guidance to Pathology Residents in Surgical Pathology training while maintaining full compliance with all requirements of the CAP and appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Assists with the collection and entry of all specimen‐related data for the database; assists with clinical data and outcome collection of patient information.
• Participates in QA committee meetings and directs/implements QM initiatives approved by the MCCB Director. Proposes new QA indicators for consideration and assesses their effectiveness.
• Assists pathologists in implementing and monitoring research protocols as they apply to all tissue banking activities. Performs other duties such as preparing samples for shipment to off-site research facilities, ordering and maintaining inventory of supplies used for research activities, and maintaining equipment such as freezer and centrifuges.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and expertise in working with all types of specimens including breast specimens.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory equipment and supplies; ability to follow detailed instructions; ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Adheres to legal, professional, and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality.

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials (with assistance) up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a laboratory setting. 

  Education and Experience

• Master's Degree
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience required

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

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