The Senior Veterinary Pathologist is responsible for applying advanced scientific knowledge to perform gross and microscopic evaluation of tissues, and for recording results, preparing complex reports delineating pathological findings, and assisting with necropsy supervision.
Responsibilities
- Perform macroscopic and microscopic tissue evaluation and interpretation of assigned studies
- Record pathology findings in data capturing systems
- Prepare complex reports delineating pathological findings and detailing all test article effects
- Interact with customers as needed to market company services and to assure customer satisfaction
- May assist with necropsy supervision and may conduct necropsies, including gross pathology interpretation, sample collection and fixation
- As needed, work with study directors to ensure data is accurately integrated into study reports
- Provide training, technical guidance and leadership to laboratory staff and less experienced pathologists, as needed
- Provide advanced scientific expertise for experimental design and other aspects of research studies as needed
- Perform all other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Doctoral degree (D.V.M./V.M.D.) from an accredited veterinary school, or an acceptable international equivalent in veterinary medicine
- American or European College of Veterinary Pathologists (A.C.V.P or E.C.V.P) board certification required
- 3 or more years of pathology experience post-D.V.M.; specialized training and/or experience in toxicologic pathology preferred
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above
- Able to work on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors
- Demonstrated success in technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others and independent thought
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.