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.

What Youll 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 Youll 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 $185000-$225000. 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

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