Senior Veterinary Pathologist, Pathology Core Chief

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Veterinary Pathologist, Pathology Core Chief to support the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH), world renowned National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Frederick, MD. Our NIAID professional, technical, and scientific support personnel are part of a preeminent team focused on positively impacting millions of lives around the world with groundbreaking research. Candidates will work at a prominent and vibrant NIAID worksite to directly support exciting ongoing research activities as a contractor team member.

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CAMRIS International is a dynamic clinical research and international development firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with today’s most effective, evidence-based best practices. Our core practice areas include: clinical research; vaccine research, microbiology and infectious disease research, development and production; biodefense; global health security;

and HIV/AIDS programs.

Our employees enjoy a collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.

• Provide pathology services to support animal studies, such as assisting the Federal Task Leader to manage a team of pathology, histology, and clinical pathology professionals to support necropsy and histology research efforts.
• Responsible for working with research staff to coordinate pathology and histology support, is responsible for postmortem examination (necropsy) in the BSL-4 containment laboratory, and documentation of gross observations/diagnoses in support of animal studies.
• Provides expertise in the following areas: necropsy (examination, data capture, and reporting); histopathology (examination, data capture, and reporting); histology/immunohistochemistry lab operations; histomorphometry operations/analysis; and digital pathology operations/services.
• Assist the Federal Task Leader with managing a team of pathology, histology, and clinical pathology professionals.
• Works with research staff to coordinate necropsies and sample analyses.
• Performs and facilitates gross and histologic examination of samples collected during necropsies including special stains, immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization; develops comprehensive written reports.
• Additional duties include supporting mission priorities in laboratory setting to complete research studies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Board certified Veterinary Pathologist (DVM, ACVP); with PhD preferred.
• Previous recent biocontainment (BSL-3 or BSL-4) experience required; BSL-4 experience preferred.
• Direct staff management experience required.
• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by a candidate to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Ability to lift or carry less than 25 pounds, lift or carry 25- 50 pounds, push or pull less than 25 pounds, push or pull 25 – 45 pounds, push or pull more than 45 pounds, reach above shoulder level, and use both hands.
• Must be able to stand or walk more than 25 of 30 min., bend repeatedly, kneel, crawl, and climb.
• Must have depth perception, have correctable near vision, ability to distinguish basic colors, and perform repetitive activities.
• Ability to work closely with others, work on slippery or uneven working surfaces, work on ladders or scaffolding, and work with solvents.
• Will be required to be in contact with small animals (rabbits, ferrets, rodents, etc.), nonhuman primates (macaques, African green monkeys, marmosets, etc.), nonhuman primate tissues, human blood and other body fluids, and radiation.
• Will have contact with Rabies virus, SIV, Varicella virus and Orthopox virus (wild and attenuated).
• Will work with corrosive…