Pathologists’ Assistant — Academic Pathology & Teaching

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary: $115,000–$125

Health care coverage with Albany Med

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off and holiday schedule

Albany Med retirement plan + 403(b)

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. This role offers professional autonomy in a busy academic environment with collaboration among pathologists, residents, histology staff, and lab leadership.

The position focuses on complex surgical pathology, education, and an active role in quality improvement and laboratory practice, with opportunities to pursue academic titles through Albany Med's Promotions Committee.

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 directly with pathologists during time-sensitive clinical decision-making.
• Photograph and document gross specimens and ensure accurate specimen orientation, sampling, and submission.
• 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, operating room personnel, and laboratory leadership to continuously improve quality and workflow.
• Participate in quality improvement, procedure development, validation, education, and other departmental initiatives.

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 is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. This role offers professional autonomy in a busy academic environment with collaboration among pathologists, residents, histology staff, and lab leadership.

The position focuses on complex surgical pathology, education, and an active role in quality improvement and laboratory practice, with opportunities to pursue academic titles through Albany Med's Promotions Committee.