Pathologist ( Talent Building Community

Pathologist (NAMSA Talent Building Community)

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NAMSA pioneered the industry and was the first independent company in the world to focus solely on medical device materials for safety. NAMSA started testing medical devices before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration started regulating such products in 1976. We are shaping the industry. NAMSA has been a key contributor to the development of the test methods that govern our industry.

We have become the industry’s premier provider. We provide support for clients during every step of the product development lifecycle and beyond.

To inspire innovative Med Tech solutions that advance global healthcare, improve patient lives and accelerate client success.

To deliver best-in-class global Med Tech development solutions through our people, expertise and technology by adhering to our core values.

• Act with integrity in everything we do.
• Provide best-in-class customer experiences.
• Develop superior talent and deliver expertise.
• Respond with agility and provide timely results.
• Embrace collaboration, diverse perspectives and ideas.

• Serves as the study pathologist for nonclinical studies conducted in compliance with applicable FDA and other national and international regulatory agency standards.
• Performs pathology services, to include
  1) development of protocol pathology methodologies,
  2) interpretation of gross, microscopic and clinical pathology study data (if applicable),
  3) consultation with clients and study directors on pathology findings, and
  4) completion of timely and accurate protocol‑driven pathology reports.
• Collaborates with facility veterinarians as needed to generate diagnostic pathology data and interpretation of results in support of colony health objectives and needs.
• Participates in necropsies as appropriate and may train Associates participating in necropsies.
• Provides technical guidance to histologist on histological preparations.
• Assists in training department personnel in gross pathology and histology procedures, with guidance based on client goals, organizational needs, and company policy.
• Completes study reports and pathology assignments according to management study prioritization schedule.
• Works in conjunction with the Quality and Scientific Affairs to develop and maintain study integrity and GLP compliant processes.
• Represents NAMSA through seminars, client visits, and shows. This includes writing articles for publication or presentation.
• Maintains a GLP‑compliant workspace, performs calibration/validation activities as required, operates equipment and performs tasks in compliance with all applicable SOPs.
• Assists in research to develop techniques for identifying and interpreting pathological conditions.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Degree in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Medical Doctor (MD) from an accredited university is required.
• Board certified in anatomic pathology by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP), the European College of Veterinary Pathologists (ECVP), or equivalent bodies is desired.
• 3 years of related work experience with emphasis on Toxicological Pathology or Implant Pathology.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to, and comes in contact with, a variety of livestock, domestic and laboratory animals. The employee routinely uses and is exposed to sharp objects, formaldehyde and other toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee may occasionally be exposed to fluoroscopy and blood‑borne pathogens and zoonotic diseases.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals…