Toxicologic Pathologist

Altasciences•Everett, WA

1d•$180,000 - $210,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position is an on-site role at the Everett WA site.

Requirements

D.V.M. (or Equivalent as listed by AVMA ECFVG®), MS and/or Ph. D.
At least 1 to 5 years of toxicologic pathology experience in a GLP environment.
Diplomat of A.C.V.P. or J.C.V.P. or E.C.V.P. or R.C.P. required.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.
demonstrates expertise in anatomic and or clinical pathology
demonstrates knowledge of current scientific and industry specific literature.

Responsibilities

Perform duties of a study pathologist and/or peer reviewer on preclinical toxicology studies
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.