As a leading contract research organization (CRO), Labcorp provides comprehensive drug development solutions for a range of industries. Labcorp has helped pharmaceutical and biotech companies bring to market 100% of the top 50 best-selling drugs.
The senior pathologist has primary responsibility for reporting and interpreting pathology data from all types of toxicity studies in Labcorp. The individual has a responsibility to conduct all work in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, specifically those regulations (GLP) specified in the study plans, protocols, or work agreements governing the work in which they are involved. Duties include the following:
* Protocols: Advise on all aspects of anatomic and clinical pathology requirements in toxicity studies, as required.
* Necropsy: Supervise necropsies to ensure proper dissection description, sampling and preservation of tissues in accordance with the protocol, and advise on the description and recording of gross abnormalities.
* Histopathology: Perform the microscopic evaluation and interpretation of tissue sections from toxicology studies assigned to the jobholder, correlating these findings with necropsy, organ weight, and clinical pathology findings.
* Clinical Pathology: Evaluate and interpret clinical pathology data from toxicology studies. Collaborate with anatomic pathologists in correlating clinical pathology and histopathologic findings, and provide support to study directors in the reporting, evaluation, and interpretation of clinical pathology data.
* Reports: Compile pathology narrative reports of microscopic and gross pathology findings for all toxicology studies assigned to the jobholder, under the general guidance of another senior pathologist, while meeting report deadlines.
* Interaction: Maintain working relationships with internal and external clients to ensure client satisfaction with the Pathology department deliverables.
* Advisory: Assist and advise study directors and operational personnel in necropsy and histology in the scientific and operational aspects of data generation and review.
* Organizational: Provide or advise on operational management required to maintain and improve the efficiency and image of the pathology group.
* Training: Attend courses and meetings and undertake any required formal training to improve scientific capabilities.
* Development: Initiate or participate in special projects or develop an area of expertise on an as-needed basis.
Experience Required:
* At least 5 years experience in laboratory animal pathology.
* Demonstrated expertise in evaluating pathology data from acute, subchronic, and chronic rodent toxicology studies as well as studies with dogs, primates, and other laboratory species.
* Ability to work with other scientists and staff to address scientific issues relating to pathology.
* Ability to provide scientific guidance and feedback to technicians.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Basic computer skills.
Education Required:
* Veterinary degree or equivalent.
* FRCPath or equivalent qualification.
Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind.
We encourage all to apply.
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