Senior Research Pathologist

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.

• 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.

• D.V.M. (or Equivalent as listed by AVMA ECFVG®), and/or Ph.
  
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• 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;

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.

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

• Training & Development Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Performance Review