Pathologist Jobs in San Francisco, CA
Pathologist jobs in San Francisco concentrate in Mission Bay, the Inner Sunset near UCSF, and the Civic Center medical corridor, with strong demand across academic medicine, hospital systems, and clinical reference laboratories. Employers hiring right now include LiveWell Homecare Agency, Sutter Health, and Victorian Post Acute. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Application Window
Open date: September 17, 2026
Next review date: Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Mar 17, 2028 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
Anatomic Pathologist
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA (USA).
The Department of Pathology, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System (SFVAHCS) and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) are seeking outstanding candidates for a full-time position at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs HealthCare System with clinical service, research, and teaching responsibilities primarily in surgical pathology, cytopathology and autopsy service. This position will hold a faculty appointment at UCSF at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level in the HS Clinical or Clinical X series.
Candidates must have an MD (or equivalent) degree, be licensed to practice in California (or another state) and be Board Certified (or eligible at time of hire) in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. Candidates who have successfully completed (at time of hire) fellowship training in Surgical Pathology or one or more years of independent general surgical pathology signout are preferred. Additional subspecialty fellowship training (Gastrointestinal/Hepatobiliary Pathology, Cytopathology, other) and interest/experience in Digital Pathology, Molecular Pathology, and/or Laboratory Informatics is also preferred. Candidates must have demonstrated research publications, teaching experience, and excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Applicants’ materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.
Clinical duties will include sign-out responsibilities in cytopathology, surgical pathology, autopsy, frozen sections, inpatient and outpatient fine needle aspiration biopsy performance, rapid on-site adequacy assessments, night and weekend call, presentation at tumor boards/interdepartmental conferences, and committees as assigned. Participation in trainee teaching, research, and quality improvement activities (including development, review, and revision of standard operating procedures and compliance with accreditation standards) is expected. Championing/leading and participating in LIS system modernization and Digital Pathology as opportunities become available are also expected.
Appointment and salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and training.
For positions that are 51% effort or more:
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The minimum base salary range for this position is $121,900 - $405,900.
Total compensation at the University of California, San Francisco includes your base salary, which is determined by your rank and step at appointment, and negotiated pay for Health Sciences Compensation Plan members. Faculty who are members of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan may also be eligible for additional incentive pay.
For positions that are 50% effort or less:
See Table 2 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $93,700 - $246,000.
See the Veterans Affair’s website for salary information:
See Pay Tables Veterans Affairs salary range for this position is: $225,000 - $400,000.
The San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center may offer recruitment/relocation incentive up to $30,000 for eligible and qualifying applicants.
The full-time position at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center offers the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) for eligible applicants. For more information about the EDRP, please click here.
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Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching
- 3 required (contact information only)
About UC San Francisco
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California is 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, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.
- “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
- APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
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Who's Hiring
- LiveWell Homecare Agency211L
- Sutter Health70

- Victorian Post Acute14

- UC San Francisco Academic14

- The Avenues Transitional Care Center14
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
Pathologist Jobs in San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a pathologist job in San Francisco?
The strongest hiring in San Francisco comes from academic medical centers in Mission Bay and the Inner Sunset, large hospital systems in the Civic Center corridor, and commercial reference labs anchored in the greater Bay Area. Candidates who hold subspecialty board certification in surgical pathology, cytopathology, or molecular diagnostics stand out most in this market. Building connections through UCSF grand rounds, Bay Area pathology society meetings, and local residency alumni networks also opens doors faster than cold applications.
Which companies hire pathologists in San Francisco?
Employers hiring pathologists in San Francisco right now include LiveWell Homecare Agency, Sutter Health, and Victorian Post Acute, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The local employer mix leans heavily toward academic health systems, multi-site hospital networks, and specialized clinical diagnostics organizations, many of which maintain flagship labs in or near the city.
Are there remote pathologist jobs in San Francisco?
Yes, though primarily in analytical subspecialties. Telepathology and digital slide review have made remote and hybrid arrangements realistic for some diagnostic and consulting roles, while hands-on bench work remains strictly on-site. About 29% of pathologist openings tied to San Francisco are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, skewed toward roles in informatics, second-opinion consultation, and molecular reporting that do not require physical specimen handling.
How can I get a pathologist job in San Francisco with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Francisco is through a pathologist assistant or laboratory associate position at one of the city's academic medical centers or large hospital systems, which regularly hire new graduates for specimen processing and grossing support. Clinical labs affiliated with Mission Bay research institutions and commercial reference facilities in the South of Market area also hire entry-level histotechnicians who can transition into pathology support roles. Completing a rotation or externship at a Bay Area institution and earning certification as a pathologist assistant significantly strengthens local candidacy.
Which industries hire the most pathologists in San Francisco?
San Francisco pathologist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The city's dense concentration of academic research hospitals, biopharmaceutical companies, and clinical diagnostics firms makes it one of the more active markets for pathologists on the West Coast.
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