Academic Pathologists' Assistant — Teach & Lead Pathology

Albany Med; Town of Knox (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Albany Medical Center's Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine invites a Pathologists' Assistant to join our academic team. This role offers meaningful autonomy, collaboration with pathologists and residents, and active engagement in education and laboratory practice.

You will work with subspecialty pathologists and histology staff on a busy, diverse case mix, contributing to quality improvement and teaching while supporting clinical decisions and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination, description, dissection, and sampling of a broad spectrum of surgical pathology specimens, ranging from routine biopsies and resections to large and complex oncologic specimens.
• Evaluate and prepare tissue for intraoperative consultation and frozen section, working directly with pathologists during time-sensitive clinical decision-making.
• 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 consistent, high-quality grossing practices.
• Teach and mentor pathology residents and other learners in gross examination, dissection, specimen handling, and surgical pathology technique. We encourage and support the pursuit of an academic title through Albany Med's Appointments and Promotions Committee.
• Work collaboratively with pathologists, residents, histology staff, operating room personnel, and laboratory leadership to continuously improve quality and workflow.
• Participate in quality improvement, procedure development, validation, education, and other departmental initiatives according to your interests and experience.

Job description

Albany Medical Center's Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine invites a Pathologists' Assistant to join our academic team. This role offers meaningful autonomy, collaboration with pathologists and residents, and active engagement in education and laboratory practice.

You will work with subspecialty pathologists and histology staff on a busy, diverse case mix, contributing to quality improvement and teaching while supporting clinical decisions and patient care.