Veterinary Pathologist, Assistant or Associate Professor

Department Overview

The Oregon National Primate Center (ONPRC) is located 12 miles west of the OHSU main campus, and sits on 162 acres of land featuring forested areas, research and administration buildings, indoor and outdoor animal housing, and 2-mile perimeter walking path. Our mission is to improve human health and the quality of life through the support of nonhuman primate research programs that advance our knowledge of the causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of debilitating diseases.

Function/Duties of Position

This position is for a veterinary pathologist at the assistant or associate professor level within the Pathology Services Unit (PSU) of the Division of Comparative Medicine which provides advanced comparative pathology services to ONPRC core scientists, veterinarians, and OHSU affiliate, and external investigators. The veterinary pathologist provides diagnostic services and reports, in support of research studies and clinical cases, through post mortem examinations (gross and microscopic), interpretation of clinical pathology, microbiology, and other ancillary test results. The veterinary pathologist must communicate clearly with end users – research staff and veterinarians.

This position serves the ONPRC research mission through research-directed post mortem examinations, aid in study design and research pathology interpretation, provision of tissues through the Tissue Distribution Program, identification of new disease entities, and further characterization of well-recognized diseases in NHPs. The veterinary pathologist provides training for pre and post graduate veterinarians through participation in on campus externships and residency programs as well as the support of a post graduate training position in NHP pathology. The veterinary pathologist serves as a local and national resource for expertise in NHP pathology and participates in dissemination of findings through publications in peer-reviewed journals, scientific meeting presentations, and innovative resources such as the Primate Pathology Image Database.

• Perform gross and microscopic post mortem evaluation of NHP and other laboratory animals in support of the ONPRC research mission.
• In addition to necropsies, provide pathology support for the ONPRC research mission through data collection, tissue distribution, interpretation of pathologic and other research end points, participation in study design, and manuscript preparation.
• Perform gross and microscopic post mortem evaluation of NHP and other laboratory and wildlife species when indicated (less than 5% of caseload) in support of the ONPRC NHP colony. Includes characterization of spontaneous NHP diseases potentially useful as models for human diseases and diseases of importance to laboratory NHP colonies.
• Provide training for pre and post graduate veterinarians through participation in on campus externships and residency programs as well as the support of a post graduate training position in NHP pathology through one-on-one teaching and lectures.
• Serve as a resource for NHP pathology by participation in teaching, publications, and presentations in local, national and international settings, and contributions to the NPRC Primate Pathology Image Database.
• As needed, perform various duties to successfully fulfill the mission of the Unit.

Required Qualifications

• D.V.M./V.M.D. degree from a veterinary school listed by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
• Three years diagnostic pathology experience (may be part of post-DVM residency training).
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, in written and oral formats.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• ACVP or ECVP board eligibility in Anatomic Pathology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in pathology-related area of study.
• Experience providing pathology support for comparative research and/or 6 months of clinical veterinary experience.
• NHP pathology experience.
• Management experience.
• ACVP or ECVP board certification in Anatomic Pathology.

Additional Details

Some work is performed in a laboratory setting, with potential risk of exposure to hazardous chemicals, human and monkey tissue potentially containing agents infectious to humans including Macacine herpesvirus 1, other biohazardous agents, and dry ice. Some work conducted at Animal Biosafety Level 3.

Evening and weekend work occasionally as required by scope of the position.

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