Senior Clinical Pathologist

Job Overview

BASIC SUMMARY:

Responsible for applying advanced scientific knowledge to interpret all aspects of clinical pathology conducted on research studies. Ensures customer satisfaction, scientific performance, and regulatory compliance, and oversees the scientific conduct of studies in the clinical pathology laboratory. Provides oversight and guidance to less experienced staff members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides scientific oversight, ensure adherence to GLP regulations, and ensure quality of work by ensuring training, technical guidance, and review of data and reports are provided and by periodic review of processes.
• Contributes to business development activities to include establishing and maintaining good client relations and representing clinical pathology to sponsors when required.
• Provides scientific expertise and consultation for clinical pathology related issues to internal and external clients and serve as the point of contact for scientific issues related to departmental performance.
• Responsible for preparation of assigned clinical pathology reports. Provides assistance to the Study Directors in the interpretation of clinical pathology endpoints and ensure that the data is accurately integrated into the final study report.
• Performs testing facility management duties for the site as delegated by senior management
• Provides scientific expertise for experimental design and conduct of research studies. Participates in method development. Participates in identification and evaluation of new instrumentation as required. Expands the array of assays to meet contemporary needs and expectations.
• May serve as a study director or principal investigator.
• Performs all functions required for management of direct report(s) and partners with Human Resources as needed for performance of these activities.
• Functions as departmental representative for interdepartmental communications and initiatives as required
• Attends scientific meetings, conferences, and training courses to enhance job and professional skills. Presents abstracts/posters at national meetings, when appropriate, to maintain a scientific presence and visibility in areas of individual expertise.
• Directs the development of departmental training programs, as needed.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

The salary for this position is a range of $185,000 - $247,000 annually. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Job Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: D.V.M. I V.M.D. (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) degree or equivalent required.
• Experience: A minimum of 6 years of pathology experience post-D.V.M.; working knowledge of clinical pathology, specialized training and/or experience in toxicologic pathology.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Certification/Licensure: American College of Veterinary Pathologists (A.C.V.P.) board certification required. Experience may not be substituted for the board-certification at this level.
• Other: Must have a reputation as an emerging leader in the company with sustained performance and accomplishment. Demonstrated success in technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others and independent thought. Able to work on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires in-depth evaluation. Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Must be authorized to work in United States without a sponsor visa now or in the future.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in Clinical Pathology or related discipline preferred.
• American Board of Toxicology (A.B.T.) certification preferred.

WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a laboratory environment with mild to moderate noise.
• Potential exposure to chemical and/or biological hazards.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee may occasionally be required to wear protective clothing (goggles, face shield, surgical mask, cap, gloves, scrubs, boots), and/or work near live animals with risk of exposure to allergens and/or zoonotic diseases.
• The employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, unpleasant odors, and/or wet, humid, and/or extreme temperature conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a microscope and work/type at a computer.
• Must be able to perform laboratory procedures, which require using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, working in narrow spaces.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.