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The senior pathologist has primary responsibility for reporting and interpreting pathology data from all types of toxicity studies in Covance.
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.

• 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/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 operational technicians, 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 more junior pathologists in training.
• Organisational: To provide or advise on the general areas of operational management required to maintain and improve the efficiency and reputation of the pathology group such as computerisation, and publications.
• Training: to attend courses and meetings and undertake any appropriate formal training to improve their scientific capabilities. Maintain a broad and current level of scientific awareness in all aspects of pathology and toxicology.
• Development: Initiate or participate in special projects or develop an area of expertise when required.
Veterinary degree with MRCPath or ACVP/ECVP preferred

• FRCPath or equivalent qualification preferred.
5 years minimum as a Toxicological Pathologist in Pharma or CRO.
• Expertise/experience in evaluating pathology data from acute, subchronic, and chronic rodent studies as well as studies with dogs, primates and other laboratory species.
• Ability to work with other scientists and staff to address scientific issues relating to pathology and toxicology.
• Ability to provide scientific guidance and feedback to technicians
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills

If you wish to apply for this Job please apply directly to the Covance website quoting ref no: 26235.
www.covancecareers.com