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Veterinary Pathologist III

Employer
Labcorp
Location
Harrogate, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive
Start date
25 Oct 2021
Closing date
29 Oct 2021

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Discipline
Medical Affairs, Scientific Advisor
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Experience Level
Experienced (non-manager)
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Job Details


At our Harrogate, UK facility, there is an opening for a Senior Veterinary Pathologist. The pathologist has primary responsibility for reporting and interpreting pathology data from Labcorp Drug Development clinical studies. Furthermore, the incumbent has a responsibility to conduct all work in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, and specifically those regulations (GLP) specified in the study plans, protocols, or work agreements governing the work in which they are involved. Additional key reponsibilities include;
  • Protocols: To advise on all aspects of pathology requirements in toxicity studies, as required.
  • Necropsy: To supervise necropsies, as required, 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 animals exposed to test materials and correlate these findings with necropsy, organ weight and clinical pathology findings.
  • Reports: to evaluate, report and interpret necropsy and histopathology data under the general guidance of a senior or principal pathologist. Communicate the significance of pathologic findings to study directors, clients and other individuals.
  • Interaction: Maintain working relationships with internal and external clients in order to ensure client satisfaction with the Pathology department deliverables. Liaise with pathologists, study directors, report production personnel.
  • Advisory: To assist and advise study directors, and operational personnel in necropsy and histology in the scientific and operational aspects of the data generation and review. To supervise, peer review and advise pathologists in training in the pathology department.
  • Organisational: To provide or advise on the general areas of operational management required to maintain and improve the efficiency and image of the pathology group such as computerisation, and publications.
  • Training: to attend courses and meetings and undertake any required formal training to improve their scientific capabilities. Maintain a broad and up to date level of scientific awareness in all aspects of toxicology.
  • Development: Initiate or participate in special projects or develop an area of expertise on an as needed basis


Education/Qualifications:
  • Veterinary degree or equivalent
  • Higher qualification/PhD in pathology advantageous


Experience:
  • Previous experience in toxicologic pathology advantageous
  • Ability to work independently
  • Demonstrated expertise in evaluating pathology data
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

Company

At Labcorp, we believe in the power of science to change lives. We are a leading global life sciences company that delivers answers for crucial health questions —because we know that knowledge has the potential to make life better for all. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations that not only empower patients and providers but help medical, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies transform ideas into innovations. Here, you can join our more than 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to make a real impact on people’s lives. Join us in our pursuit of answers.

 

 

 

 

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Location
Maidenhead Office Park
Westacott Way
Littlewick Green
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SL6 3QH
United Kingdom
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