Pathologists' Assistant: Academic Pathology & Teaching

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health care coverage with no

Comprehensive dental and vision

Wellbeing programs

Generous paid time off and holidays

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 at the Capital Region's only academic medical center. You will work alongside subspecialty pathologists, residents, histology staff, and laboratory leadership in a busy environment with diverse case mix.

The position emphasizes complex surgical pathology, professional autonomy, and an active role in education.

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 with pathologists.
• Teach and mentor pathology residents and learners in gross examination, dissection, and surgical pathology techniques.

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 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.
• Work collaboratively with pathologists, residents, histology staff, operating room personnel, and laboratory leadership to improve quality and workflow.
• Participate in quality improvement, procedure development, validation, education, and other departmental initiatives.

Skills

Gross examination

Dissection

Tissue sampling

Education & mentoring

Job description

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Capital Region's only academic medical center. You will work alongside subspecialty pathologists, residents, histology staff, and laboratory leadership in a busy environment with diverse case mix.

The position emphasizes complex surgical pathology, professional autonomy, and an active role in education.