Perform duties of a study pathologist or peer reviewer on preclinical toxicology studies. Diagnose presence and stage of disease/toxicity using laboratory techniques and patient specimens. Study the nature, cause, and development disease/toxicity.
What You’ll Do Here
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Perform macroscopic and microscopic tissue evaluations and interpretation of assigned studies.
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Assist with necropsy supervision and gross pathology interpretation. Guiding of personal staff for sample collection and technical development.
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Write comprehensive report narratives detailing all test article effects.
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Enter pathology findings in data capturing system.
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As needed, work with study directors to ensure data is accurately integrated into study reports.
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Provide training, technical guidance, and leadership to laboratory staff.
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Maintain an up-to-date knowledge in toxicologic pathology.
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May serve as principal investigator for contract pathology work, participate in pathology working group (PWG) as an observer and serve as a consultant in pathology-related issues
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May provide scientific expertise for experimental design and other aspects of research studies, as needed.
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Act as pathology representative for important sponsors.
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Provide mentorship (study scientific reviews) on assigned studies to less experienced pathologists.
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Support establishment and or refinement of significant operational or scientific improvements within pathology.
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Ability to build strong bonds with technicians to foster open, honest, and candid communications
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Ability to multi-task and stay organized in a fast paced, changing environment.
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Provide training, technical guidance and leadership to laboratory staff, pathology trainees, and less experienced pathologist.
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Engages in research to develop techniques for diagnosing and identifying pathological conditions.
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Confers with scientists regarding research and reviews technical papers and reports.
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Act as a study pathologist or peer reviewer on preclinical toxicology studies.
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Diagnose presence and stage of disease/toxicity using laboratory techniques and patient specimens.
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Study the nature, cause, and development disease/toxicity.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
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D.V.M. (or Equivalent as listed by AVMA ECFVG®), and/or Ph. D.
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At least 5 years of toxicologic pathology experience in a GLP
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environment.
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Experience with evaluation of special stains and IHC and/or specialty pathology expertise (ie, CNS, dermal, ocular, or reproductive pathology and/or carcinogenicity studies) is highly desirable.
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Diplomat of A.C.V.P. or J.C.V.P. or E.C.V.P. or R.C.P.
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The computer skills required include but are not limited to: the ability to utilize Microsoft Office and pathology data management systems.
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Ability to respond to common inquiries or feedback from customers or regulatory agencies; and, ability to effectively present information to clients, management, and public groups.
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Preferred skills include but are not limited to demonstrates expertise in anatomic and or clinical pathology; demonstrates knowledge of current scientific and industry specific literature;
What We Offer:
The pay range estimated for this position is $185,000-$225,000. Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.