Senior Research Pathologist

About the Role

Perform duties of a study pathologist or peer reviewer on preclinical toxicology studies. Diagnose the presence and stage of disease/toxicity using laboratory techniques and patient specimens. Study the nature, cause, and development of disease/toxicity.

Responsibilities

• Perform macroscopic and microscopic tissue evaluations and interpret assigned studies.
• Assist with necropsy supervision and gross pathology interpretation.
• Guide staff for sample collection and technical development.
• Write comprehensive report narratives detailing all test article effects.
• Enter pathology findings in the data‑capturing system.
• Collaborate with study directors to ensure accurate integration of data into study reports.
• Provide training, technical guidance, and leadership to laboratory staff, pathology trainees, and less‑experienced pathologists.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge in toxicologic pathology.
• Serve as principal investigator for contract pathology work, participate in pathology working groups as an observer, and act as a consultant on pathology‑related issues.
• Offer scientific expertise for experimental design and other aspects of research studies as needed.
• Represent pathology for important sponsors.
• Mentor less‑experienced pathologists through scientific reviews of assigned studies.
• Support establishment or refinement of significant operational or scientific improvements within pathology.
• Build strong bonds with technicians to foster open, honest, and candid communication.
• Multi‑task and stay organized in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
• Engage in research to develop techniques for diagnosing and identifying pathological conditions.
• Confer with scientists regarding research and review technical papers and reports.

Requirements

• D.V.M. (or equivalent as listed by AVMA ECFVG®) and/or Ph.D.
• At least 5 years of toxicologic pathology experience in a GLP environment.
• Experience evaluating special stains and IHC; specialty pathology expertise (e.g., CNS, dermal, ocular, reproductive pathology, or carcinogenicity studies) is highly desirable.
• Diplomate of A.C.V.P., J.C.V.P., E.C.V.P., or R.C.P.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and pathology data‑management systems.
• Ability to respond to inquiries from customers or regulatory agencies and effectively present information to clients, management, and public groups.
• Preferred: demonstrated expertise in anatomic and/or clinical pathology and knowledge of current scientific and industry‑specific literature.

Pay

The estimated salary range for this position is $185,000 – $225,000.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k)/RRSP with employer match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid sick and bereavement leave
• Employee assistance and telehealth programs
• Training and development programs
• Employee referral bonus program
• Annual performance review