Grossing Assistant

IA_MMC Mercy Health Services - Iowa, Corp.

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Muskegon, Michigan Until 10/3/2026 First posted August 4, 2026 Last posted August 4, 2026
Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Prepares tissue for gross pathology. Gross pathology involves the dictation of overall description of specimen to include
size, the cutting of the specimen, loading specimens into processor to prepare specimen blocks for specimen block cutting
staining, and Pathology analysis. Registers patient/specimens, assigning unique numbers to each
specimen, and orders tests, which are tied to charges. Processes surgical specimens by a frozen process to quickly prepare specimens for Pathologist analysis for patients during surgery.

80hrs per pp

Day shift hours


Minimum: Associate’s Degree in chemical or biological science or medical laboratory 
 technology obtained from an accredited institution or equivalent education/training
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in the sciences such as biology and anatomy

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

About this role

Summary

Prepare tissue specimens for pathology analysis, including cutting, loading, staining, and registering samples.

Job title

Grossing Assistant

Experience level

entry level

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Muskegon, Michigan, on-site work only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

associate’s degreechemical sciencebiological science

Preferred skills

bachelor’s degreebiologyanatomy

Specializations

pathologybiologyanatomymedical laboratory
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Muskegon, MI, USA

On-site City