Senior Research Pathologist

Altasciences Preclinical Columbia LLC; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Training & Development Programs

Employee Referral Bonus

Annual Performance Review

Job summary

Altasciences Preclinical Columbia LLC in Everett, WA seeks a study pathologist to perform tissue evaluations and oversee necropsy supervision on preclinical toxicology studies. You will diagnose disease/toxicity and guide staff, ensuring accurate data integration into study reports.

Required are a D.V.M. or Ph.D. with 5+ years in GLP toxicologic pathology and Diplomate status or equivalent. Strong leadership and data management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• D.V.M. or Ph.D. required in toxicologic pathology or related field.
• Diplomate status (ACVP/JCVP/ECVP/RCP) preferred.
• Experience in GLP toxicology pathology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform macroscopic and microscopic tissue evaluations and interpretation of assigned studies.
• Assist with necropsy supervision and gross pathology interpretation; guide staff for sample collection and development.
• Write comprehensive narratives detailing test article effects.
• Enter pathology findings in data capture systems.
• Work with study directors to integrate data into study reports.

Skills

Leadership

Training delivery

Communication

Laboratory teamwork

Education

D.V.M. or equivalent (AVMA ECFVG)

Diplomat of ACVP/JCVP/ECVP/RCP

Tools

Microsoft Office

Pathology data management systems

Job description

About The Role

Perform duties of a study pathologist or peer reviewer on preclinical toxicology studies. Diagnose presence and stage of disease/toxicity using laboratory techniques and patient specimens. Study the nature, cause, and development disease/toxicity.

What You'll Do Here

• Perform macroscopic and microscopic tissue evaluations and interpretation of assigned studies.
• Assist with necropsy supervision and gross pathology interpretation. Guiding of personal staff for sample collection and technical development.
• Write comprehensive report narratives detailing all test article effects.
• Enter pathology findings in data capturing system.
• As needed, work with study directors to ensure data is accurately integrated into study reports.
• Provide training, technical guidance, and leadership to laboratory staff.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge in toxicologic pathology.
• May serve as principal investigator for contract pathology work, participate in pathology working group (PWG) as an observer and serve as a consultant in pathology-related issues
• May provide scientific expertise for experimental design and other aspects of research studies, as needed.
• Act as pathology representative for important sponsors.
• Provide mentorship (study scientific reviews) on assigned studies to less experienced pathologists.
• Support establishment and or refinement of significant operational or scientific improvements within pathology.
• Ability to build strong bonds with technicians to foster open, honest, and candid communications
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Provide training, technical guidance and leadership to laboratory staff, pathology trainees, and less experienced pathologist.
• Engages in research to develop techniques for diagnosing and identifying pathological conditions.
• Confers with scientists regarding research and reviews technical papers and reports.
• Act as a study pathologist or peer reviewer on preclinical toxicology studies.
• Diagnose presence and stage of disease/toxicity using laboratory techniques and patient specimens.
• Study the nature, cause, and development disease/toxicity.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• D.V.M. (or Equivalent as listed by AVMA ECFVG®), and/or Ph. D.
• At least 5 years of toxicologic pathology experience in a GLP environment.
• Experience with evaluation of special stains and IHC and/or specialty pathology expertise (ie, CNS, dermal, ocular, or reproductive pathology and/or carcinogenicity studies) is highly desirable.
• Diplomat of A.C.V.P. or J.C.V.P. or E.C.V.P. or R.C.P.
• The computer skills required include but are not limited to: the ability to utilize Microsoft Office and pathology data management systems.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or feedback from customers or regulatory agencies; and, ability to effectively present information to clients, management, and public groups.
• Preferred skills include but are not limited to demonstrates expertise in anatomic and or clinical pathology; demonstrates knowledge of current scientific and industry specific literature;

What We Offer:

The pay range estimated for this position is $185,000-$225,000. Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Altasciences' Benefits Package Includes:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance & TelehealthPrograms

Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include:

• Training & Development Programs
• Employee Referral BonusProgram
• Annual Performance Review