Academic Pathologists' Assistant: Teaching & Complex Specimens

Albany Med; East Schodack (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Excellent health coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Wellbeing programs

Generous paid time off

401(k) / 403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Albany Medical Center seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. This role provides meaningful autonomy, collaboration with pathologists and residents, and an active role in education and laboratory practice.

You will work alongside subspecialty pathologists and histology staff in a busy academic setting with a broad case mix, supporting quality and workflow improvements while teaching residents and learners.

Qualifications

• 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, working with pathologists during time-sensitive decisions.
• Photograph and document gross specimens and ensure accurate 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 and surgical pathology technique.
• Collaborate 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.

Job description

Albany Medical Center seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. This role provides meaningful autonomy, collaboration with pathologists and residents, and an active role in education and laboratory practice.

You will work alongside subspecialty pathologists and histology staff in a busy academic setting with a broad case mix, supporting quality and workflow improvements while teaching residents and learners.