Veterinary Pathologist
Overview
WuXi AppTec Pathologists contribute to a wide range of critical activities within Biocompatibility, Safety, and Toxicology Testing including but not limited to study evaluation for safety, toxicology, biocompatibility, and combined biocompatibility / toxicology studies for the medical device industry and pharmacology industries.
Responsibilities
- Reads and analyzes slides.
- Provides data to Study Directors for client reports.
- Provides support and subject expertise to the necropsy and histology staff.
- Writes pathology reports.
- Provide consultation to Study Directors on studies.
- Communicate with sponsors to answer questions and discuss results regarding the pathology report.
- Assistant facility veterinarian.
- Evaluate pathology slides microscopically from animals that were found dead or euthanized due to morbidity to try to determine the cause of death or illness.
- Communicate findings of early animal deaths to the In-Life staff and Facility Veterinarian.
- Develop continuing education seminars for the staff.
- Assist in bringing new technology to the pathology department.
- Ability to work in a team environment and independently, as required.
- Contributes to the overall operations and to the achievement of departmental goals.
- Perform job specific tasks in compliance with applicable Regulations, International Standards, and WuXi AppTec Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Thorough understanding of Good Laboratory Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
- May be required to assist in other departments.
Qualifications
Experience / Education:
- DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) or equivalent.
- ACVP or ECVP Board eligibility or ACVP or ECVP Board Certification.
- State Veterinary License (State of Minnesota or other State).
- Completion of Veterinary Anatomic Pathology Residency Program.
- Experience in toxicological pathology, implant pathology and biocompatibility testing and knowledge of regulatory requirements is desirable.
- Minimum 1 year of post residency preferred.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
- Proficient in Oral & Written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Need to be able to read, write and understand English.
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to manage changing priorities.
- Self-responsibility and independence, while at the same time being a team player.