Clinical Pathologist

Zoetis Spain SL; Mukilteo (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in animal health is seeking a full-time Clinical Pathologist for their Mukilteo lab. The role includes interpreting cytology and hematology tests, participating in quality management, and offering education to colleagues and clients. Candidates should be board certified and possess a DVM. Options for remote work are available.

Qualifications

• ACVP or ECVP (Clinical Pathology) board certification or board eligibility.
• 2-5 years diagnostic pathology experience preferred.
• 1-2 years minimum experience reading digitized slides preferred.

Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for cytology reporting and consultation.
• Participate in the laboratory's Quality Management System.
• Occasional travel for conferences, meetings, and trainings.

Skills

Diagnostic skills in Clinical Pathology

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

DVM (or equivalent)

ACVP or ECVP board certification

Residency or PhD in clinical pathology

Job description

Location: Mukilteo lab in Washington preferred, remote also possible.

Role Description

Zoetis Reference Laboratories (ZRL) is currently seeking a full time Clinical Pathologist for our Mukilteo, WA location. Remote options will also be considered. For a remote position, a reliable internet connection with consistent download speed of at least 50 Mbps is required. Zoetis Reference Lab is a division of Zoetis Global Diagnostics. Responsibilities of this role primarily include interpretation of cytology, hematology, and protein electrophoresis testing with occasional urinalysis, chemistry, coagulation, and endocrine assessment, and case consultation with veterinarian customers. Zoetis Reference Lab clinical pathologists are also expected to participate in the organization's Quality Management System. The caseload will be a mix of glass slides and digital images from ZRL and our partner service, ZVL (Zoetis Virtual Laboratory). There is also the option to participate in creating and refining laboratory processes, contributing to educational content for customers and ZRL colleagues, and providing external continuing events, if desired. Successful candidates will have a passion for supporting the veterinary community, be a team player with positive outlook and have a deep commitment to quality. This is a values-driven organization where service is priority.

RESPONSIBILITES:
• Cytology reporting – The core focus of the candidate's role will be on comprehensive examination, reporting and consultation of cytology cases. The composition of the caseload is anticipated to be approximately 60% glass slides and 40% digitized slide examination, comprising cases from both ZRL and ZVL.
• CBC and urinalysis pathologist reviews – In addition to the cytology caseload, the position requires examination, reporting and consultation on select CBC and urinalysis cases.

Protein electrophoresis interpretation – This position requires interpretation of urine and protein electrophoresis cases.
• The candidate will also positively interact with the local technician team, supplying feedback on hematology and urinalysis pathologist review cases. Targeted microscopy training and other training will be provided to technician colleagues on an ad hoc basis.
• All ZRL clinical pathologists actively participate in the laboratory's Quality Management System by aiding in general troubleshooting, new test validation, and reporting and/or investigating non-conforming events within core laboratory sections.
• Participation in local customer outreach and education is periodically required. This responsibility includes working with other organizational stakeholders and the ZRL Medical Leadership team to create presentation content, client education materials and/or internal colleague education and training materials.
• Occasional travel for conferences, meetings, trainings and field force events may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• ACVP or ECVP (Clinical Pathology) board certification or board eligibility
• DVM (or equivalent) required
• Formal clinical pathology training – residency or graduate studies (Masters or PhD) in clinical pathology related field
• 2-5 years diagnostic pathology experience preferred
• 1-2 years minimum experience reading digitized slides preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
• Strong diagnostic skills in Clinical Pathology, especially cytology and hematology
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highest level interpersonal skills and ability to work as a collaborative team member
• Strong analytic and problem solving abilities
• Able to work efficiently while subscribing to the highest quality standards
• Flexibility to changing methods and technologies

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS :
• Able to work hours on a computer and tolerate computer screens
• Able to physically tolerate microscope work, including ability to extend arms/hands and perform rotating movement, and prolonged sitting.
• Able to physically and visually assess digitized slides for evaluation and reporting.
• Required vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to focus as required to assess glass and digitized slides.
• Ability to effectively conduct phone calls and communicate in person.
• Occasional required movements may include bending, kneeling, crouching.
• May be required to lift, move, carry up to 25 lbs.

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Location: Mukilteo lab in Washington preferred, remote also possible.

Role Description

Zoetis Reference Laboratories (ZRL) is currently seeking a full time Clinical Pathologist for our Mukilteo, WA location. Remote options will also be considered. For a remote position, a reliable internet connection with consistent download speed of at least 50 Mbps is required. Zoetis Reference Lab is a division of Zoetis Global Diagnostics. Responsibilities of this role primarily include interpretation of cytology, hematology, and protein electrophoresis testing with occasional urinalysis, chemistry, coagulation, and endocrine assessment, and case consultation with veterinarian customers. Zoetis Reference Lab clinical pathologists are also expected to participate in the organization's Quality Management System. The caseload will be a mix of glass slides and digital images from ZRL and our partner service, ZVL (Zoetis Virtual Laboratory). There is also the option to participate in creating and refining laboratory processes, contributing to educational content for customers and ZRL colleagues, and providing external continuing events, if desired. Successful candidates will have a passion for supporting the veterinary community, be a team player with positive outlook and have a deep commitment to quality. This is a values-driven organization where service is priority.

RESPONSIBILITES:
• Cytology reporting – The core focus of the candidate's role will be on comprehensive examination, reporting and consultation of cytology cases. The composition of the caseload is anticipated to be approximately 60% glass slides and 40% digitized slide examination, comprising cases from both ZRL and ZVL.
• CBC and urinalysis pathologist reviews – In addition to the cytology caseload, the position requires examination, reporting and consultation on select CBC and urinalysis cases.

Protein electrophoresis interpretation – This position requires interpretation of urine and protein electrophoresis cases.
• The candidate will also positively interact with the local technician team, supplying feedback on hematology and urinalysis pathologist review cases. Targeted microscopy training and other training will be provided to technician colleagues on an ad hoc basis.
• All ZRL clinical pathologists actively participate in the laboratory's Quality Management System by aiding in general troubleshooting, new test validation, and reporting and/or investigating non-conforming events within core laboratory sections.
• Participation in local customer outreach and education is periodically required. This responsibility includes working with other organizational stakeholders and the ZRL Medical Leadership team to create presentation content, client education materials and/or internal colleague education and training materials.
• Occasional travel for conferences, meetings, trainings and field force events may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• ACVP or ECVP (Clinical Pathology) board certification or board eligibility
• DVM (or equivalent) required
• Formal clinical pathology training – residency or graduate studies (Masters or PhD) in clinical pathology related field
• 2-5 years diagnostic pathology experience preferred
• 1-2 years minimum experience reading digitized slides preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
• Strong diagnostic skills in Clinical Pathology, especially cytology and hematology
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highest level interpersonal skills and ability to work as a collaborative team member
• Strong analytic and problem solving abilities
• Able to work efficiently while subscribing to the highest quality standards
• Flexibility to changing methods and technologies

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS :
• Able to work hours on a computer and tolerate computer screens
• Able to physically tolerate microscope work, including ability to extend arms/hands and perform rotating movement, and prolonged sitting.
• Able to physically and visually assess digitized slides for evaluation and reporting.
• Required vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to focus as required to assess glass and digitized slides.
• Ability to effectively conduct phone calls and communicate in person.
• Occasional required movements may include bending, kneeling, crouching.
• May be required to lift, move, carry up to 25 lbs.

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At Zoetis , our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues’ careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.