We currently have an opening for a Veterinary Pathologists in Sherbrooke, (Quebec Canada).
Your responsibilities will include:
- Perform macroscopic and microscopic tissue evaluation and interpretation of assigned studies.
- Record pathology findings in data capturing system(s).
- Prepare complex reports delineating pathological findings and detailing all test article effects
- Interact with clients to assure satisfaction and to market services.
- May assist with necropsy supervision and may conduct necropsies, including gross pathology interpretation, sample collection and fixation.
- As needed, work with study directors to ensure data is accurately integrated into study reports.
- Provide training, technical guidance and leadership to laboratory staff and to less experienced pathologists, as needed.
- Provide advanced scientific expertise for experimental design and other aspects of research studies as needed.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Education: Doctoral degree (D.V.M./V.M.D.) from an accredited veterinary school, or acceptable international equivalent in veterinary medicine.
- Certification/Licensure: American or European College of Veterinary Pathologists (A.C.V.P; E.C.V .P) board-certification required.
- Experience: 1 or more years of pathology experience post ACVP/ECVP certification; specialized training and/or experience in toxicology pathology preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
- Other: Able to work on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. Has demonstrated success in technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others and independent thought; has a reputation as an emerging leader with sustained performance and accomplishment.
- Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheet and database software
- Working knowledge of French preferred
WORK LOCATION: Sherbrooke, Qubec, Canada
Sherbrooke is situated in southern Quebec, at the confluence of the Saint-Franois and Magog rivers, approximately 140 kilometers east of Montreal and 50 kilometers north of the US border. The primary economic, political, cultural and institutional centre of Estrie region, the Sherbrooke metropolitan area has approximately 212000 inhabitants, with eight institutions, including both French- and English-speaking universities educating 40,000 students. The Sherbrooke region is surrounded by mountains, rivers and lakes with several ski hills nearby.
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