Pathologists' Assistant - Academic Surgical Pathology Educator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

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. The role emphasizes complex surgical pathology, meaningful autonomy, and close collaboration with pathologists and residents in an academic setting.

You will work with pathologists, residents, histology staff, and leadership to maintain high-quality grossing practices, provide education, and contribute to departmental initiatives.

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.
• Photograph and document gross specimens and ensure accurate orientation, sampling, and submission.
• Teach and mentor pathology residents and learners in gross examination and surgical pathology technique.
• Collaborate with pathologists, residents, histology staff, and leadership to improve quality and workflow.

Responsibilities

• Work with subspecialty pathologists and residents in a busy academic setting.
• Contribute to education and laboratory practice within the department.
• Participate in quality improvement, procedure development, and validation initiatives.

Skills

Gross examination

Dissection

Intraoperative consultation

Specimen handling

Education/mentorship

Quality improvement

Tools

Histology workflow

Photography/documentation

Job description

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The role emphasizes complex surgical pathology, meaningful autonomy, and close collaboration with pathologists and residents in an academic setting.

You will work with pathologists, residents, histology staff, and leadership to maintain high-quality grossing practices, provide education, and contribute to departmental initiatives.