Senior Clinical Pathologist

WuXi AppTec; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WuXi AppTec in the United States is seeking a Study Clinical Pathologist to contribute to all aspects of clinical pathology for nonclinical studies and to prepare clinical pathology sections of reports. You will collaborate with Study Directors and Study Pathologists to interpret hematology, coagulation, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis data, and evaluate cytology in bone marrow and blood smears.

In this role you may serve as Study Clinical Pathologist or Principal Investigator, participate in

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree required; PhD in Clinical Pathology or related discipline preferred.
• ACVP Board Certification in Clinical Pathology required.
• 3+ years of related experience in clinical pathology from CROs.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist Study Directors in interpretation of clinical pathology data and preparation of clinical pathology sections.
• Serve as Study Clinical Pathologist or Principal Investigator; attend key activities of preclinical studies and write comprehensive clinical pathology reports.
• Examine bone marrow smears, blood smears, urine, body fluids and other related samples.
• Collaborate with Anatomic Study Pathologists for correlations and interpretations.
• Contribute to protocol development of research studies.
• Communicate with sponsors to discuss results and questions about the clinical pathology report.
• Provide expertise in method development and evaluation of new instrumentation; aid in expanding cytology and assay panels.
• Conduct long-term internal education and training for Clinical Pathology personnel.
• Provide guidance on technical issues to staff and teams.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

ACVP Board Certification

Effective communication

Multi-project management

Education

DVM/VMD

PhD in Clinical Pathology preferred

Job description

Overview: Contribute to all aspects of clinical pathology conducted on nonclinical studies. Collaborate with Study Directors and Study Pathologists to provide comprehensive interpretation of hematology, coagulation, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis data, evaluate cytology of bone marrow and blood smears, and prepare the clinical pathology portions of reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist Study Directors in the interpretation of clinical pathology data and preparation of clinical pathology sections in the study reports.
• Serve as Study Clinical Pathologist or Principal Investigator; attend all key activities of preclinical studies regarding clinical pathology, evaluate hematology, coagulation, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis data, and write a comprehensive clinical pathology report.
• Examine bone marrow smears, blood smears, urine, body fluid, and other fluid preparations related to the studies.
• Collaborate with Anatomic Study Pathologists to ensure relevant and appropriate correlations and interpretation for clinical and anatomical pathology findings.
• Contribute to protocol development of research studies.
• Communicate with sponsors to answer questions and discuss results regarding the clinical pathology report.
• Provide expertise in method development and identification and evaluation of new instrumentation. Assist in expanding the array of clinical pathology assays.
• Conduct planned, long-term internal education and training
• Provide expertise and guidance to Clinical Pathology personnel with technical issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) degree or equivalent required. Ph.D. in Clinical Pathology or related discipline preferred.
• ACVP Board Certification in Clinical Pathology required.
• 3+ years of related experience in clinical pathology from contract research organizations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.