Adirondack Health is seeking two laboratory professionals to support the Pathologist and within our Surgical Pathology and Histology services. These positions must meet New York State licensure requirements and be able to perform specific grossing and histology functions appropriate to their training and license level.
Position Summary:
Under general supervision, grosses tissues, prepares microscopic tissue slides for diagnostic purposes; performs tissue stains to assist in diagnosis; handles specimen accessioning; maintains histology laboratory and equipment.
Role Expectations:
• Perform small-specimen grossing (GI biopsies, skin shaves/punches, curettings, endometrial biopsies, etc.) under pathologist/PA supervision
• Support the pathologist during frozen sections (non-diagnostic steps)
• Perform embedding, microtomy, H&E staining, and special stains
• Participate in IHC staining and troubleshooting
• Assist with tissue processor operation and daily quality control
• Maintain equipment, reagents, documentation, and gross room workflow
• Provide higher-level technical support and assist with quality assurance in histology
Educational Requirements/ Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a biological or laboratory science
• ASCP certification strongly preferred (MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP), or HTL(ASCP))
• NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist license (or eligibility)
• Prior experience in histology and/or surgical pathology preferred
Job Type:
Full-Time
Benefits of Working Full-Time at Adirondack Health:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Benefit Time (PTO and Sick days)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions
- And much more
Salary Range:
$34.00 - $47.99 per hour
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a biological or laboratory science
- NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist license or eligibility
- ASCP certification (MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP), or HTL(ASCP))
- Prior experience in histology and/or surgical pathology
- Perform small-specimen grossing (GI biopsies, skin shaves/punches, curettings, endometrial biopsies)
- Support pathologist during frozen sections (non-diagnostic steps)
- Embedding, microtomy, H&E staining, and special stains
- Participate in IHC staining and troubleshooting
- Operate and perform daily QC on tissue processors
- Maintain histology equipment, reagents, documentation, and gross room workflow
- Provide higher-level technical support and assist with quality assurance in histology
What We Do
Adirondack Health is a non-profit healthcare network and the largest healthcare provider in the six-million-acre Adirondack Park. It provides a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services, primary care across multiple health centers, and long-term care at skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities, serving both residents and visitors in the Adirondack region.
