Chief Veterinary Pathology & Diagnostics Lead

Clemson University; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 103,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University in Columbia, SC seeks a Section Head of Pathology to provide scientific leadership and oversight of the pathology section, including veterinary student rotations, for timely diagnosis of veterinary and zoonotic diseases. The role includes directing professional activities, ensuring quality, and supporting client service and revenue generation.

The position reports to the CVDC leadership, overseeing necropsy and histopathology workflows, and partnering with CU-CVM for education

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations.
• Supervises work of others and may offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.
• No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

Responsibilities

• Compliance: follows laboratory quality system policies and ISO 17025 standards.
• Liaison and outreach: serves as primary CVDC liaison to CU-CVM and coordinates veterinary student rotations and outreach activities.
• Exams and evaluations: performs diagnostic pathology duties including necropsies and biopsies with complex histopathologic evaluations; interprets results and communicates to regulatory officials as needed.
• Management: administers pathology section operations, supervises staff and may co-supervise residents, manages resources and procurement.
• Revenue generation and professional development: contributes to revenue growth and engages in seminars, conferences, and manuscript authorship.

Job description

Clemson University in Columbia, SC seeks a Section Head of Pathology to provide scientific leadership and oversight of the pathology section, including veterinary student rotations, for timely diagnosis of veterinary and zoonotic diseases. The role includes directing professional activities, ensuring quality, and supporting client service and revenue generation.

The position reports to the CVDC leadership, overseeing necropsy and histopathology workflows, and partnering with CU-CVM for education