Travel Pathology Assistant - $3,520 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Pathology Assistant for a travel job in Tucson, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pathology Assistant
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 08/16/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Pathology Assistant (PA) position located in Tucson, Arizona. This role involves providing technical assistance including grossing of specimens, photography, and dictation. The Pathologist Assistant (PA) supports attending pathologists with intra-operative consultations, gross dissection, and frozen section preparation under supervision, contributing to surgical and autopsy functions. The position also entails training medical residents and students in gross surgical specimen handling.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: B.S. degree or higher within the field of biological or biomedical sciences; completion of a National Accrediting Agency Clinical Laboratory Science approved Pathologists' Assistant program; a minimum of three to five years of experience working in an academic setting with a resident training program; demonstrated ability to supervise and train staff; ability to maintain confidentiality; strong rapport with departmental personnel; flexibility to work evenings and weekends on-call
• Preferred Qualifications: M.S. or PhD within the field of biomedical sciences; additional education or experience in biomedical research involving human tissue or tissue/biospecimen banking
• Additional Information: The role requires advanced knowledge and expertise, with duties including specimen handling, gross dissection, photographing specimens, and training staff. The candidate must adhere to established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, and be capable of working flexible hours.
• Location: 1625 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1281209. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: MT - PA Pathology Assistant.

About Cross Country Allied

You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus