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Oncology Pathology Assist Temp Position

RemoteUnited States only
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Pathology Assistant with 5+ years of experience in anatomic pathology and solid tumor pathology. Must have a Bachelor's degree and certification as a Pathologists Assistant. Will assist with interpreting pathology reports and identifying optimal samples for MRD testing.

Core skills

pathology reportsspecimen acquisitionMRD testing

Required skills

anatomic pathologysolid tumor pathology

What you'll do

  • Assist the medical and customer service teams with the interpretation of oncology pathology reports to identify optimal samples to request when initial FFPE blocks or slides are inadequate for testing.
  • Read and ensure accurate curation of clinical history, diagnosis, progress notes, and specimen information is entered into the Signatera sample database.
  • Assist with devising strategies to stratify data for retrieval from the Signatera sample database and other databases as necessary.
  • Maintain proficiency with and help organize diagnostic data according to pertinent WHO guidelines.
  • Serve as subject matter expert to the Laboratory Director, Genetic Counseling, Customer Experience, Sales, and Clinical Trial teams for pathology reports.
  • Assist in the identification and alert the Laboratory Director when samples may have been collected at suboptimal timepoints and/or fixative conditions.
  • Assist Genetic Counseling and Customer Experience teams in identification and procurement of optimal additional samples, as necessary.
  • Provide professional support for the Clinical Trial team through accurate and organized data transfer.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What they require

  • Bachelor’s degree, or higher, with certification as a Pathologists Assistant by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or equivalent board, is required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in anatomic pathology including extensive knowledge of solid tumor pathology.
  • Ability to accurately understand and convey information found in anatomic pathology reports to team members for a wide variety of solid tumors, including but not limited to lung, colon, and breast cancer.
  • Ability to identify potential diagnostic sample(s) that will ensure successful testing.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members and referring pathology laboratories.
  • Ability to build relationships with referring pathology laboratories.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Ability to think broadly about the importance of clinical information and to work independently.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
  • Free testing in addition to fertility care benefits.
  • Pregnancy and baby bonding leave.
  • 401k benefits.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Generous employee referral program!

Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Its aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care.

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