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
For more than 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. The Mattawan site is near Kalamazoo in Southwest Michigan and is one of the world’s largest contract research organization sites. Our pathology team in Mattawan is composed of over a dozen pathologists with extensive knowledge on a wide variety of compounds, animal models and study designs. The pathology team is a cohesive unit and enjoy the benefits of intradepartmental consultations and collaborations. We encourage and accommodate flexible and virtual workplace opportunities.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for the interpretation of clinical pathology data and preparation of comprehensive clinical pathology reports. Aid Study Directors in the interpretation of clinical pathology endpoints.
- Serve as Study Clinical Pathologist or Principal Investigator on studies.
- Interact with Anatomic Pathologists to ensure relevant and appropriate correlations for clinical and anatomical pathology endpoints.
- Evaluate study specimens 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, and identification and evaluation of new instrumentation, as required. Assist in expanding the array of clinical pathology assays to meet contemporary needs and expectations.
- Assist in 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. Confirm department SOPs are developed and maintained according to established guidelines.
Job Qualifications
Qualifications for the Clinical Pathologist II position include, but are not limited to:
- DVM/VMD (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) degree or equivalent required.
- Board certification by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) with specialty in Clinical Pathology (or equivalent) required.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization.
Qualifications for the Senior Clinical Pathologist position include, but are not limited to:
- DVM/VMD (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) degree or equivalent required.
- A minimum of six years of pathology experience post-DVM; working knowledge of clinical pathology, specialized training and/or experience in toxicologic pathology preferred.
- American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) board certification with specialty in Clinical Pathology (or equivalent) required. Experience may not be substituted for the board-certification at this level.
- Strong interpersonal skills required.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a large team of pathologists and scientists, with a strong focus on quality collaboration, continual learning and career development.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain knowledge of toxicologic pathology and best practices.
- Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization.
Additional Information:
Questions can be directed to Charles Wiedmeyer, Senior Director of Pathology at charles.wiedmeyer@crl.com. We also encourage interested candidates to learn more about Charles River by visiting our website at www.criver.com/about-us. Greater Kalamazoo is an affordable and vibrant region and home to a prominent state university; and offers many dining options, cultural attractions and recreational activities.Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and industry competitive. Charles River also offers premium benefits and relocation assistance. To apply, please visit us online at https://jobs.criver.com.
Compensation Data
The pay range for this position is $170,000-$180,000. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
About Safety AssessmentCharles 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 RiverCharles 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer – all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
For more information, please visit www.criver.com.
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About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage Contract Research Organization (CRO). Here, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. With 100 sites around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our clients’ unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies, hospitals, and academic institutions around the world.
Supporting your well-being
Your dedication and passion make a life-saving difference in lives around the world. We’re committed to providing you with benefits that elevate your quality of life.
Financial
- Earnings + incentives
- Retirement benefits
- Vacation + time away
- Recognition
- Employee assistance fund
Career
- Professional development opportunities
- Career development
- Awards
- Educational support
About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage Contract Research Organization (CRO). Here, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. With 100 sites around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our clients’ unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies, hospitals, and academic institutions around the world.