Pathologists' Assistant - Academic Surgical Pathology & Teaching

Albany Med; Village of Round Lake (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

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 subspecialty pathologists, residents, histology staff, and lab leadership in a busy academic environment, supporting education and quality initiatives while handling a broad case mix.

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.
• Teach and mentor pathology residents and other learners, with potential for academic promotion.
• Collaborate with pathologists, residents, histology staff, operating room personnel, and leadership to 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.
• 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.

Skills

Gross examination

Dissection

Tissue sampling

Intraoperative consultation

Education & mentoring

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 subspecialty pathologists, residents, histology staff, and lab leadership in a busy academic environment, supporting education and quality initiatives while handling a broad case mix.