Veterinary Pathologist

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

15d • $120,000

About The Position

Expertise in laboratory animal and comparative veterinary pathology is critical for the incumbent to be successful in this position. This position requires a highly motivated, detail oriented, and organized individual to work as an integral part of a team providing routine and emergency diagnostic services and research support at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center at the University of Wisconsin Madison. The Wisconsin National Primate Research Center (WNPRC) is based in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The WNPRC is an Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) accredited facility housing rhesus macaques, common marmosets, and cynomolgus macaques. Pathology Services Unit (PSU) staff work cooperatively with other WNPRC units to provide timely and accurate diagnosis and effective monitoring and interpretation of acute and chronic conditions affecting colony animals and subjects assigned to research studies. PSU staff serve an integral role in research at the WNPRC, offering services including but not limited to: clinical pathology testing; cytology evaluation; surgical biopsy; gross post mortem examination; specialized sample collections; and histology with unbiased interpretation of lesions in reference to the experimental questions and goals. PSU pathologists work closely with investigators to provide advice concerning protocol development (both pre and post award), anatomy, disease pathogenesis, sample collection procedures, and the modification and creation of innovative procedures and new approach methodologies (NAMs) to answer research hypotheses. Moreover, the outstanding services provided by the PSU rapidly identify confounding effects of pathogens, experimental manipulations, and unanticipated biologic responses in both research studies and the primate breeding colonies. The PSU works closely with investigators researching infectious diseases, vaccine development, reproductive health, transgenic animal models, models of aging, models of neurodegenerative diseases and neurophysiology, and stem cell biology. PSU staff are cross trained to provide support for all services. The PSU is responsible for the collection, banking/inventory, and distribution of nonhuman primate samples through both the Nonhuman Primate Biological Materials Distribution (NHPBMD) Core and the National Institute on Aging (NIA) Nonhuman Primate Tissue Bank. These banked tissues and biological samples are available to locally, nationally, and internationally located investigators for both research and education.

Requirements

• Eligibility for board certification with the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) required, ACVP board certification preferred.
• 3 years in comparative and/or laboratory animal pathology, as well as veterinary pathology work required.
• Residency and other training will be considered.
• Must be able to work effectively as part of a team that focuses on both independent and team- based problem-solving.
• Strong personal initiative, commitment to continuous learning, determination to expand professional skills, attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and customer service are required.
• Must be comfortable working in BSL-2 settings and willingness to be trained to work in BSL-3 settings.
• Must be able to work with Macintosh and PC computers, complex electronic databases, and EMRs.
• D.V.M., V.M.D., or equivalent degree from an ECFVG - AVMA Listed Veterinary College

Nice To Haves

• Research and/or nonhuman primate experience desired but not required.
• Interest in the development and application of new procedures and technologies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides pathology expertise and research support to research investigators including advice concerning protocol development, anatomy, disease pathogenesis, sample necropsy collection procedures, and the modification and creation of innovative procedures to answer research hypotheses
• Ensures quality assurance of histology and pathology work
• May provide expertise to other units in areas related to comparative and laboratory animal pathology, preliminary toxicologic pathology (for translational research), research animal necropsies, and histopathology
• Serves as a resource regarding other pathology expertise available at other institutions, such as corporate entities, external diagnostic laboratories, and pathologists at peer institutions
• Provides diagnostic services for colony and research subjects including complete gross post mortem and histologic evaluation of laboratory research animals, and consults and problem-solves with investigators, veterinarians, and research support staff as needed
• Provides and participates in training and education in laboratory animal medicine and veterinary pathology to keep abreast of developments in the field and contribute to its advancement
• Provides pathology expertise and support to veterinarians to ensure the proper management of colony health
• Contributes to the formulation, evaluation, and determination of new aspects of the pathology program to ensure high quality animal care and research support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree