Preclinical Clinical Pathologist

IDEXX • West Sacramento, CA

2d • $150,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Veterinary Preclinical Clinical Pathologist, you will be part of the IDEXX BioAnalytics (IBA) division. IBA is a dynamic and rapidly growing business that has been providing non-clinical pathology services, animal health monitoring diagnostics, and biological testing services for more than 40 years, with an experienced staff that includes ACVP and ACLAM board certified veterinary scientists, molecular biologists, and geneticists. We serve innovators in the biomedical and life science fields from highly respected educational institutions to world-class pharmaceutical companies and independent researchers developing life-changing therapeutics. We are seeking an experienced Comparative Clinical Pathologist to join our dynamic team of ACVP and ACLAM board certified veterinary scientists to support the IDEXX BioAnalytics mission in providing high quality non-clinical toxicology and clinical pathology testing services to the biomedical research community. Responsibilities include supporting veterinary clinical trials and nonclinical research by performing microscopic evaluation and interpretation of peripheral blood smears, bone marrow aspirates, and cytology samples derived from non-clinical studies; authoring comprehensive clinical pathology contributing scientist reports; consultation with researchers regarding collection of samples and selection of appropriate tests; and collaboration with pathologists or other scientists to correlate findings from nonclinical studies. The successful candidate will also serve as a non-clinical safety development resource by helping to validate new test offerings for commercialization. Beneficial areas of expertise include non-clinical safety testing, emerging safety biomarker identification, toxicologic clinical pathology, drug development, and regulatory science. The role will also have strong alignment with internal team members in providing customer insights into our product and service offerings along with providing the scientific perspectives necessary to support commercial strategies.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent)
• ACVP board certification or eligibility
• Typically, 3+ years of relevant experience (CRO, pharma, or biotech preferred)
• Solid foundation in clinical pathology, toxicology, and preclinical research
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques, clinical chemistry, and GCP/regulatory expectations
• Proven ability to communicate complex science clearly to diverse audiences—both technical and non-technical
• A client-focused, consultative mindset with a passion for collaboration and problem-solving
• Strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and the ability to work across functions and priorities
• Familiarity with current topics and issues in preclinical toxicology testing and animal-based research

Nice To Haves

• Additional certifications such as DABT or DACLAM are a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform microscopic evaluation and interpretation of peripheral blood smears, bone marrow aspirates, and cytology samples derived from non-clinical studies.
• Author comprehensive clinical pathology contributing scientist reports.
• Consult with researchers regarding collection of samples and selection of appropriate tests.
• Collaborate with pathologists or other scientists to correlate findings from nonclinical studies.
• Serve as a non-clinical safety development resource by helping to validate new test offerings for commercialization.
• Consult with customers on study design, sample collection, and optimal testing strategies, especially in toxicologic pathology.
• Deliver expert interpretation of clinical pathology data to translate complex scientific results into clear, actionable insights that drive confident decision-making.
• Review and interpret nonclinical study data and collaborate with pathologists and scientists to correlate findings across studies.
• Author high-quality clinical pathology reports and contributing scientist narratives.
• Provide scientific and technical guidance to ensure integrity, compliance, and consistency of laboratory processes.
• Scope and advise on emerging or established safety biomarkers to expand testing menu.
• Support validation/qualification of new safety biomarkers and testing methodologies to expand IDEXX BioAnalytics’ diagnostic and bioanalytical offerings.
• Develop white papers, manuscripts, and scientific publications.
• Present at conferences, seminars, and client engagements as a subject matter expert.
• Partner with commercial and marketing teams to shape customer-facing messaging and training.
• Provide scientific insights that inform product development and business strategy.
• Provide scientific and technical advice to laboratory personnel to assure compliance with sample handling and processing procedures and provision of high-quality results.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Competitive benefits
• Base salary: $150K–$160K
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Potential yearly merit increases
• Paid time off
• Comprehensive benefits
• 401(k) matching
• Opportunities to collaborate with experts across veterinary medicine, diagnostics, and medical affairs while contributing to meaningful scientific and educational initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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