General Summary:
American Preclinical Services (APS) is a privately held Contract Research Organization (CRO) located in the Minneapolis metro area. APS performs preclinical research for companies developing medical devices, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. APS conducts GLP safety studies, feasibility research, and training/educational programs in various therapeutic areas including: cardiovascular, pulmonary, urogenital, neurovascular, and endovascular.

APS is recruiting a Veterinary Pathologist to join our team.  A DVM (or equivalent degree), completion of formal training in veterinary pathology, creative thinking, strong interpersonal communication and problem solving skills, and dedication to scientific excellence are essential prerequisites. Certification, or eligibility for certification as an anatomic pathologist by the ACVP, ECVP, or equivalent bodies, advanced training or degrees in a relevant discipline, training or experience in pathology of laboratory animals, medical devices, toxicology, biotechnology research, or drug development are desirable.

The Veterinary Pathologist position will be a key member of the team responsible for building and maintaining a full service Pathology Department in collaboration with the current Manager of Pathology Services. 

Major responsibilities will include: interpretation of gross, microscopic and clinical pathology data from safety and efficacy studies of novel medical devices, medical device combination products and novel drug and energy delivery systems; design and reporting of investigative, mechanistic, and regulatory preclinical studies; evaluation of targets and animal models.  The Pathologist at APS will contribute to the feasibility evaluation and development of devices and systems in multiple therapeutic areas focusing on, cardiovascular diseases, oncology, urogenital, and airway diseases and syndromes,

The Pathologist will collaborate with client engineers, biologists, medical professionals, and other scientific specialists to understand the mechanisms responsible for pre-clinical safety findings and quantify the observations for performance of devices and delivery systems in feasibility- through GLP-studies in preparation for product registration. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as Study Pathologist for on-going safety studies conducted in compliance with FDA and other national and international regulatory agencies
• Performs diagnostic pathology services involving laboratory animals, writing pathology reports, and reviewing of pathology services.
• Attends department and company meetings; prepares, reviews, and revises SOPs and protocols.
• Engages in research to develop techniques for diagnosing and identifying pathological conditions.
• Assists in training department personnel in gross pathology and histology processing. providing guidance based on client goals, organizational goals, and company policy.
• Devises and directs use of special stains and methods.
• Counsel clients regarding appropriate study designs and animal models for their research needs.
• Work in conjunction with the Vice President of Regulatory Compliance and Chief Scientific Officer to develop and maintain study integrity and GLP compliant processes.
• Assist in the coordination and prioritizing of client research.
• Conduct briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives.

Minimum Education, Experience, and Skills:

The individual will have a degree in veterinary medicine and be board certified in anatomic pathology by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP), the European College of Veterinary Pathologists (ECVP), or equivalent bodies. Candidates who have recently completed a residency program and have passed at least two parts of the certification examination may be considered with a contingency agreement that they will pass the certification examination within two years.

OTHER ATTRIBUTES DESIRABLE:

• MS or PhD and/or research experience or training in medical device pathology, or pathobiology is an asset.
• Experience in medical device design and utilization within a biomedical products company is desirable.
• 3+ years of medical device experience with a broad knowledge of animal models (swine, sheep, rabbits, rodents, and canine).
• In-depth knowledge of GLP regulations and FDA medical device preclinical guidance documents is an absolute requirement.
• Competent statistical skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated skill in scientific writing as evidenced by scientific publications and/or successful medical device regulatory submissions.

APS offers excellent benefits including a competitive salary, medical, dental, short and long-term disability and 401(k).  We operate on a Paid Time Off (PTO) system to allow for vacation flexibility.

EOE

Contact Laura Peacock (lpeacock@apsemail.com) or 763-717-7990 ext 2033).

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