Career Center Posting

Clinical Pathology DVM
Abbott
Abbott Park, IL
December 27, 2011

At Abbott, every day is filled with new discoveries and leading-edge innovation. Our professionals are passionate about life, health care and their contributions. With more than $35 billion in sales in more than 130 countries, we’re not just poised to enhance the health of the world – we’re positioned to make it happen.

Clinical Pathology DVM
JOB ID: 103114BR
Abbott Park, IL

The Preclinical Safety Division at Abbott Laboratories is seeking an experienced Clinical Pathologist. We are looking for someone passionate about bringing his/her scientific skills to the discovery and development of new medicines. Responsibilities include designing, conducting, interpreting and reporting of studies intended to support the development of new products. This individual will contribute within Preclinical Safety to multiple global discovery and development projects.

Qualifications:

• DVM (or equivalent), and residency training in Clinical Pathology with a minimum of 5+ years experience in the pharmaceutical industry is required
  
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
  
• Candidates with ACVP (EVCP) Board Certification in Clinical Pathology with strong scientific ability and a PhD are strongly preferred.
  
• Experience in clinical pathology at a pharmaceutical company or CRO
  
• PhD or post doc training with a proven scientific record is preferred

This position could have direct reports based upon candidate experience/background.

JOB ID: 103114BR
JOB TITLE: Clinical Pathology DVM
JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Preclinical Safety Division at Abbott Laboratories is seeking an experienced Clinical Pathologist. The successful candidate will have a passion for bringing his/her scientific skills to the discovery and development of new medicines. Responsibilities include designing, conducting, interpreting and reporting of studies intended to support the development of new products. In addition, the ideal candidate will contribute within Preclinical Safety, to multiple discovery and development projects globally.

Position could be filled at a Grade 19, 20 or 21, depending on qualifications and experience of successful candidate.

Basic Qualifications:

• DVM (or equivalent), and residency training in Clinical Pathology with a minimum of 5+ years experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Strong scientific ability

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with ACVP (EVCP) Board Certification in Clinical Pathology with strong scientific ability and a PhD are strongly preferred.

• Experience in clinical pathology at a pharmaceutical company or CRO
• PhD or post doc training with a proven scientific record is preferred

This position could have direct reports based upon candidate experience/background.

Abbott offers a comprehensive salary and benefit package. Qualified candidates may apply by posting their resume to www.abbott.com/careers. Reference number: 103114BR.

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