Veterinary Pathologist

Overview

Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

• Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
• Employee Referral Bonus
• 401K Match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  • Healthcare (FSA)
  • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
  • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
  • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Axle is looking to add a driven, flexible, organized, and meticulous Veterinary Pathologist to our dynamic team. The Contractor(s) shall provide services in support of the overall functions of the Office of Chief Scientist - Integrated Research Facility (OCSIRF), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

• Provide pathology services to support animal studies, including pathology and histology support by performing necropsies and assessing histologic analyses to support research efforts.
• Responsible for postmortem examination (necropsy) in the BSL-4 containment laboratory, and documentation of gross observations/diagnoses in support of animal studies.
• Provide expertise in: necropsy (examination, data capture, and reporting); histopathology (examination, data capture, and reporting); histology/immunohistochemistry lab operations; histomorphometry operations/analysis; and digital pathology operations/services.
• Work with research staff to complete necropsies and sample analyses.
• Perform and facilitate gross and histologic examination of samples collected during necropsies including special stains, immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization; develop comprehensive written reports.
• Additional duties include supporting mission priorities in laboratory setting to complete research studies.

• Board certified Veterinary Pathologist (DVM, ACVP); with PhD preferred.
• Previous recent biocontainment (BSL-3 or BSL-4) experience required; BSL-4 experience preferred.

The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment-based age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination.

Accessibility:
If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact:

The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

$140,000 - $170,000 USD

Create a Job Alert. Interested in building your career at Axle? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

As set forth in Axle’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:

• A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to…