Senior Pathologists’ Assistant – Academic Surgical Pathology

Albany Med Health System; South Bethlehem (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health care coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Wellbeing programs

Generous paid time off

Retirement plan + 403(b)

Job summary

Albany Medical Center invites applications for a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The role emphasizes complex surgical pathology, clinical autonomy, and collaboration with pathologists, residents, and histology staff in a busy academic environment.

You will participate in education, quality improvement, and departmental initiatives while contributing to interpretation and specimen handling across a broad case mix.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program.
• ASCP certification as a Pathologists' Assistant (PA(ASCP)).
• Current New York State Pathologists' Assistant license (or eligibility).
• 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.

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 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 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.

Skills

Gross anatomy knowledge

Surgical pathology

Laboratory safety

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Independent and collaborative work

Academic environment experience

Education

Master's degree from NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program

New York State PA license (or eligibility)

Job description

Albany Medical Center invites applications for a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The role emphasizes complex surgical pathology, clinical autonomy, and collaboration with pathologists, residents, and histology staff in a busy academic environment.

You will participate in education, quality improvement, and departmental initiatives while contributing to interpretation and specimen handling across a broad case mix.