Academic Pathologists' Assistant — Surgical Pathology & Education

Albany Med Health System; Quaker Street (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health care coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Wellbeing programs

Generous paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. You will work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, histology staff, and other laboratory personnel in a busy academic environment with a broad case mix.

The role emphasizes autonomy, collaboration, education, and contribution to quality improvement within a supportive academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program.
• ASCP certification as a Pathologists' Assistant (PA(ASCP)).
• Current New York State Pathologists' Assistant license (or eligibility to obtain New York State licensure).
• Strong knowledge of gross anatomy, surgical pathology, specimen handling, and laboratory safety.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a high-volume academic environment.
• Previous experience in an academic or high-volume surgical pathology practice preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination, description, dissection, and sampling of a broad spectrum of surgical pathology specimens.
• Evaluate and prepare tissue for intraoperative consultation and frozen section with pathologists.
• Photograph and document gross specimens and ensure accurate specimen orientation, sampling, and submission.
• Serve as a resource for difficult or unusual specimens and contribute to high-quality grossing practices.
• Teach and mentor pathology residents and other learners in gross examination, dissection, specimen handling, and surgical pathology technique.
• Work collaboratively with pathologists, residents, histology staff, OR personnel, and lab leadership to improve quality and workflow.
• Participate in quality improvement, procedure development, validation, education, and other departmental initiatives.

Skills

Gross anatomy

Surgical pathology

Specimen handling

Laboratory safety

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative work

Academic pathology experience

Education

NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant master's program

New York State PA license or eligibility

Job description

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. You will work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, histology staff, and other laboratory personnel in a busy academic environment with a broad case mix.

The role emphasizes autonomy, collaboration, education, and contribution to quality improvement within a supportive academic medical center.