Gastrointestinal Pathologist

Pathology Top 25% in PathologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

Salary Range: $278,760 - $424,740

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on_site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

About Us

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking an AP or AP/CP board-certified gastrointestinal pathologist at the rank of Associate Attending Pathologist. Fellowship training in Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology is required. Active experience or expertise in medical liver pathology sign-out is preferred. A strong interest in primary and collaborative translational research is expected; applicants interested in laboratory-based or computational research with a goal to establish competitive grant funding are also highly encouraged to apply.

Candidates will be expected to provide expert diagnostic services in Gastrointestinal and Hepatopancreatobiliary Pathology, engage in collaborative patient care and translational research with members of our world-class gastrointestinal disease management teams, and participate in our educational programs geared towards Oncologic Surgical Pathology, Gastrointestinal Pathology, and Gastrointestinal Oncology trainees.

The position provides an opportunity to practice in a unique clinical and academic environment that emphasizes a multidisciplinary team approach, utilizing cutting-edge diagnostic modalities, including advanced molecular and digital pathology workflows, alongside state-of-the-art treatment paradigms.

Applicants must possess or be eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in both New York State and New Jersey.

Salary Range: $278,760 - $424,740

MSKCC offers a competitive compensation package with exceptional benefits, commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive academic faculty.

To Apply

Please send your application, including a curriculum vitae and cover letter, to:

Kojo Elenitoba-Johnson, M. D.

  • Chairman, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • 1275 York Avenue
  • New York, NY 10065
  • Email: Ramkisss@mskcc.org
  • Pay Range: $0.00 - $10,000,000.00
  • FSLA Status: Exempt

Closing

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Key Responsibilities

The pathologist will provide expert diagnostic services in gastrointestinal and hepatopancreatobiliary pathology while engaging in collaborative patient care. Additionally, they will participate in educational programs and conduct translational research within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Requirements

Candidates must be AP or AP/CP board-certified with fellowship training in gastrointestinal and liver pathology. Applicants are also required to possess or be eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in New York and New Jersey.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Molecular pathology

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Gastrointestinal Pathologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pathology — ranked against 205 active Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pathology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$352k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $326k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Pathology

  • On-site

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Hospitals and Health Care
New York, NY
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Competitive Compensation Package
Exceptional Benefits