Animal Pathologist II

<h2>Job Overview:</h2><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">The trainee pathologist has primary responsibility for reporting and interpreting pathology data from all types of toxicity studies in Covance under the direct supervision of an experienced pathologist.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">The individual 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.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></p><h2 style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">¨       </span>Necropsy: Supervise and if necessary assist with necropsies on laboratory animals. This will include dissection according to the protocol and the description and recording of gross abnormalities.</h2><h2 style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">¨       </span>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 under the direct supervision of a senior or principal pathologist.</h2><ul><li style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Reports: Evaluate, report and interpret necropsy and histopathology data under the direct supervision of a senior or principal pathologist. Communicate the significance of pathologic findings to study directors, clients and other individuals under the direct supervision of a senior or principal pathologist.</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Quality Control: Conduct QC for anatomic reports and histopathology data.</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Report Translation: Translate anatomic report from English to Chinese or from Chinese to English.</span></li></ul><h2 style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">¨       </span>Interaction: Liaise with other members of Covance and with clients to ensure efficient pathological evaluation of assigned toxicity studies. Interact with pathologists, clinical pathology technicians, study directors, report production personnel.</h2><h2 style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">¨       </span>Organisational: Assist, as required, with the general operational management of the pathology group in areas such as computerisation, publications, Veterinary Services support, etc.</h2><h2 style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">¨       </span>Training: Attend courses and meetings and undertake any required formal training to improve scientific capabilities. Maintain a broad and up to date level of scientific awareness in all aspects of toxicology.</h2><h2>Education/Qualifications:</h2><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;">M</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;">a</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;">ster or above, Veterinary degree or equivalent</span></p><h2>Experience:</h2><ul><li style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">No less than 3 years’ experience </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">in laboratory animal pathology or related pathology. GLP experience is a preference.</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Excellent interpersonal skills.</span></li></ul>