Clinical Pathologist I

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Summary

The pay range for this position is $152,000.00 to 170,000.00 - per year. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

We are seeking a Cinical Pathologist 1 for Charles River Laboratories, Safety Assessment Site.

BASIC SUMMARY:
Responsible for all aspects of clinical pathology conducted on research studies. Partner with Study Directors to provide comprehensive interpretation and preparation of the clinical pathology portions of reports. Participate in protocol development, measurement of hematology, coagulation, clinical chemistry, and urinanalytical parameters. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for the collection and reporting of clinical pathology data in studies. Provide assistance to Study Directors in the interpretation of clinical pathology endpoints. 
• Serve as Study Director and Pathologist on studies, as assigned, within the Clinical Pathology department. Serve as Study Director for other functional areas in a backup capacity.
• Responsible for preparation of assigned clinical pathology reports. Work with the Study Director to ensure that the data is accurately integrated into the final study report.
• Interact with Anatomic/Veterinary Pathologists to ensure relevant and appropriate correlations for clinical and anatomical pathology endpoints.
• Evaluate study products related to clinical pathology, such as blood smears, bone marrow smears, urinalysis sediment preparations, and body fluid preparations. Evaluate other materials as necessary and appropriate. 
• Provide scientific expertise for experimental design and conduct of research studies. Participate in method development. Participate in method development and identification and evaluation of new instrumentation as required. Expand the array of assays to meet contemporary needs and expectations.
• Conduct on-site employee training in clinical pathology or related topics as needed for studies, specialty projects, or continuing education.
• Provide expertise and guidance to Clinical Pathology personnel with technical issues.
• Review and approve new/revised Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) pertaining to pathology. Ensure department SOPs are developed and maintained according to established guidelines. 
• Interact and communicate with Sponsors as needed to ensure good client relations.
• Participate on committees and in professional activities as deemed appropriate.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Education: D.V.M. / V.M.D. (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) degree required. Ph.D. in Clinical Pathology or related discipline preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 2-4 years related experience in clinical pathology or experimental pathology with demonstrated research capability as demonstrated by publications in 
• peer reviewed journals. Experience in the contract research or pharmaceutical industry with Postdoctoral experience or advanced/specialized education preferred. 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Certification/Licensure: Working toward being eligible to sit for the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (D.A.C.V.P.) certification exam with a specialty in Clinical Pathology.
• Other: Full understanding of regulatory requirements, Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), site SOPs, and of study types assigned. Knowledge of applicable international guidelines for all types of toxicology studies. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize work and meet deadlines. Proficiency in the use of standard software including Microsoft® Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc. and with standard laboratory calculations and statistical interpretation.

About Safety Assessment
Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.

About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.