Principal Scientist, Veterinary Pathology Board Certified

About the role

The Research Laboratories' nonclinical safety assessment group at the West Point, Pennsylvania site is seeking an anatomic pathologist to join a highly collaborative team of scientists.

Responsibilities

• Employ routine H&E evaluations and specialized techniques to characterize the safety profile of new drugs from nonclinical toxicology and investigative studies
• Work independently to create and interpret data, and review relevant literature to determine the significance of postmortem results
• Develop in role by gaining sufficient experience/training to serve as Therapeutic Area Pathology Lead, providing scientific input and oversight across studies from very early discovery to late-stage development, following molecules throughout their development cycle
• Communicate with study teams on postmortem findings and participate in projects to elucidate mechanisms of toxicity
• Provide scientific and technical guidance to technical staff
• Utilize tools and applications available on-site, including:
• An industry-leading suite of on-site in vitro and in vivo assay capabilities
• Access to robust historical control slide archive and data base
• Digital Pathology for primary and peer review pathology evaluations
• Quantitative digital image analysis and targeted machine learning applications
• Transmission electron microscopy
• Special histochemistry, Immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization

Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate with different cross-functional teams
• A doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM)
• ACVP or ECVP-board certification or equivalent in anatomic pathology

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in evaluation and interpretation of toxicology studies
• PhD in Toxicology, Pathology, or related discipline
• Experience as a pathologist in biotech, pharma or CRO
• Knowledge of drug discovery, development and regulatory processes
• Demonstrated growth mindset and potential to contribute to broader scientific influence within a collaborative pathology organization

Benefits

Our Company offers a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.