Associate Anatomical Pathologist

Company:	Covance Company Profile \| Current Opportunities (32)
Job Location(s):	Madison
Employment Term:	Regular
Employment Type	Full Time
Start Date:	As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:	Not Provided
Required Experience:	Open
Related Categories:	Healthcare - Pharmacy/Laboratory

Position Description

Business Title	Associate Anatomical Pathologist
Requisition ID	17530BR
Job Category	Toxicology
Locations	USA - Madison, WI
Shift	1
Job Posting	Imagine being involved in cutting edge projects that change the course of our industry on a daily basis. At Covance, one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive drug development service companies, you will have an opportunity to build an exciting career while you make a direct impact on the lives of millions. As an Associate Pathologist you will: Provide support services to Pathology commensurate with current knowledge of veterinary/toxicologic pathology Attend necropsies as required and provide scientific guidance to necropsy and histology technicians to ensure accuracy and compliance with protocols and SOP’s. Prepare for ACVP examination (approximately 1/3 time). We invite you to join us at Covance and to work with us in bringing hope to millions of patients around the world. We believe this decision may be the most rewarding career move you will ever make. Covance is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. (M/F/D/V). Your confidentiality and privacy are important to us.
Education/Qualifications	DVM/VMD degree or equivalent. Formal pathology residency or graduate studies (ie MS, PhD) at an institution in which the training of veterinary pathologists is a primary function. Eligible to take the certifying examination given by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists.
Experience	Ability to conduct necropsies and to recognize, describe and interpret findings at necropsy. Ability to evaluate tissue sections from animals, including selected special stains and procedures. Ability to provide scientific guidance and feedback to necropsy and histology technicians to correct necropsy techniques, correct histologic artifacts and prevent reoccurrence of technical problems in order to ensure accuracy and compliance with protocols, SOP’s and client expectations of quality necropsy techniques and histotechnology. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills.
Start time	7:30
End time	4:15
Days per week	5