Pathologists' Assistant

Wapa; City of Albany, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Excellent health care coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Albany Med retirement plan + 403(b)

Job summary

Albany Medical Center’s Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is seeking a Pathologists’ Assistant to join our academic medical center. You will work with pathologists, residents, and histology staff in a busy surgical pathology environment and play an active role in education and laboratory practice.

The position involves gross examination, specimen handling, intraoperative consultation prep, teaching residents, and contributing to quality improvement within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program, ASCP PA(ASCP) certification, NYS license (or eligibility).
• Strong knowledge of gross anatomy and surgical pathology, specimen handling and safety.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-volume academic environment.

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 sections with pathologists.
• Photograph and document gross specimens, ensuring accurate orientation and submission.
• Serve as a resource for difficult specimens and mentor residents and learners in grossing techniques.
• Collaborate with pathologists, residents, histology staff, and lab leadership to improve quality and workflow.
• Participate in quality improvement, procedure development, validation and departmental initiatives.

Skills

Gross anatomy knowledge

Surgical pathology

Specimen handling

Laboratory safety

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program

ASCP PA(ASCP) certification

New York State PA license (or eligibility)

Job description

Albany Medical Center (AMC) is seeking a Pathologists’ Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Capital Region’s only academic medical center.

This is an opportunity for a Pathologists’ Assistant who enjoys complex and diverse surgical pathology, meaningful professional autonomy, close collaboration with pathologists and residents, and an active role in education and laboratory practice.

Our Pathologists’ Assistants are integral members of the surgical pathology team. You will work alongside subspecialty pathologists, pathology residents, histology professionals, and other laboratory staff in a busy academic environment with a broad and challenging case mix.

As a Pathologists’ Assistant, you will:

• 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.

What We’re Looking For:

• Master’s degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program, ASCP certification as a Pathologists’ Assistant (PA(ASCP)), and 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.

Position Highlights:

• Primary site: 43 New Scotland Avenue, Albany NY 12208
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5:00pm

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive base salary range $115,000-$125,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Outstanding employee benefits including:
• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• Comprehensive dental and vision insurance
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical and mental wellbeing
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b)

About Albany Med:

Albany Medical Center’s Main Campus is the region’s academic referral center and is part of the Albany Med Health System, giving our pathology team exposure to patients and specimens from across northeastern New York and western New England.

The main campus boasts two bustling operating room suites as well as an active same-day surgery center nearby. The laboratory processes approximately 25,000 surgical specimens per year by a diverse team of histotechnologists, grossing techs, pathology assistants and 16 residents.

Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.

About Albany:

Albany offers an excellent quality of life with access to affordable housing, highly rated schools, and a vibrant cultural scene. Located near New York City, Boston, and Montreal, Albany also provides ample opportunities for year-round outdoor activities in the Adirondack Mountains and nearby lakes. The area is ideal for professionals and families seeking a balanced lifestyle with both urban and suburban living options.

Learn more about what the Capital Region has to offer here and here!

Albany Medical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.