Senior Veterinary Pathologist (E S 10)

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

1d•$155,004 - $174,996

About The Position

POSITION PURPOSE: The primary purpose of this Senior Veterinary Pathologist Research Scientist/Engineer Senior (E S 10)} position is to provide the appropriate environment to support outstanding biomedical research directed towards significant human health issues and nonhuman primate health and biology. In conjunction with our Mission Statement, these values link this position to our purpose as a Center: Commitment to Research Teamwork Accountability - Productivity Communication Under the general direction of the Associate Director of Primate Resources, this position serves as a Veterinary Pathologist. The position conducts diagnostic and investigative the pathology of nonhuman primates (NHPs) housed at the WaNPRC. POSITION COMPLEXITIES: Essential skills include the ability to perform diagnostic and research necropsies, interpret observations of gross and microscopic tissues, apply and interpret immunohistochemistry and molecular biological techniques, interpret clinical pathology results as applied to spontaneous disease occurrences, and support for ongoing research programs. Good teaching skills are required as this position is expected to train relevant staff on pertinent concepts and skills. POSITION DIMENSIONS AND IMPACT TO THE UNIVERSITY: Pathology is an integral part of maintaining and improving animal research, medicine and colony health. The primary objective of improving both human and nonhuman primate health depends on sound diagnostic interpretations and discovery of disease pathogenesis and novel therapeutics. This position will support multiple investigators on a variety of research grants and provide instruction to current animal care staff and rotating resident and students in the Washington National Primate Research Center and Department of Comparative Medicine, a part of the University of Washington Medical Center.

Requirements

Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from a College of Veterinary Medicine that is accredited by the American Veterinary Association or has a certificate issued by the American Veterinary Association’s Education Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates.
Certification by the ACVP in anatomic pathology.
Five (5) years of minimum experience.
Equivalent experience cannot substitute for degree requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively in English in both written and oral formats.
Demonstrated capacity to collaborate well with a diverse staff and research investigators.
Knowledge of animal welfare regulations and bio-safety principles.
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office suite of software.

Nice To Haves

Advanced academic degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in comparative medicine, pathology, or other related academic discipline.
Proven record of publication of abstracts and/or articles and presentation of scientific activities at professional meetings and in scientific journals.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct diagnostic and investigative pathology of nonhuman primate material.
Provide routine and/or specific veterinary pathology services for WaNPRC nonhuman primates, including evening, weekend and holidays.
Study pathology material specific to virology, immunology, and infectious disease studies.
Direct the program
Identify and assign animals to the project using recommendations from clinical, research and PWB groups and the reviewing animal histories.
Create monthly schedules, process orders and tissue collection, sample distribution and billing.
Train and oversee necropsy staff in sterile tissue collections, detailed dissections and numerous tissue preparations as requested.
Develop techniques with researchers for performance of their research projects.
Train colony and research staff in experimental tissue collections and minor procedures such as biopsies, suturing, blood draws, bone marrow aspirations, catheter placement etc.
Contribute to the development and characterization of animal models of human diseases.
Develop collaborative research projects, and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.
Periodically submit grant proposals as a PI or collaborator
Provide advice and assistance to UW faculty, staff, affiliates, and collaborative research personnel regarding appropriate samples, analyses, and procedures for pathology material.
Comply with WaNPRC, UW, State, Federal, and International Animal Welfare regulations and Policies that involve WaNPRC operations.
Participation in IACUC committee as deemed necessary
Assist the other senior pathologist in oversight of the Special Techniques Histology Lab.
Supervise the WaNPRC Necropsy Technician.
Maintain Pathology schedules and pricing.
Assist in composition of applicable grants
Assist in maintenance of budgets.
Perform the duties required of Essential Personnel members in the event of an emergency.
Stay current on all required training.
Other duties as assigned.
Instruction of Post-DVM residents and veterinary students in the Department of Comparative Medicine in diagnostic and research pathology.
Preparation of residents and faculty for the American College of Veterinary Pathology Board Certification exam.
Instruction of Clinical Veterinarians of the WaNPRC in diagnostic histopathology and pertinent clinicopathology.
Preparation of Clinical Veterinarians of the WaNPRC and Post-DVM residents in Department of Comparative Medicine for the pathology/diagnostic portion of the American College of Laboratory Animal Veterinarians Board Certification exam.
Seminars and other forums of education/training of the WaNPRC personnel in pathology and medicine.