Veterinary Pathologist II - F/H - CDI

For more than 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to support the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies. When you join our team, you make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of people around the world. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, information technology, sales, or another field, your skills play an important role in the work we do. In return, we help you build a rewarding and exciting career with us.

Who are we?

The Charles River Lyon site is a unique 14-hectare campus located in the Azergues Valley. It provides an innovative, dynamic, and welcoming scientific environment where nearly 900 people work every day toward a shared goal: contributing to the development of pharmacotherapies while ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare.

The role : 

To join our Pathology Department, we are seeking a Veterinary Pathologist II - CDI. In our GLP environment, you will be responsible for independently performing microscopic evaluation of tissues, recording results, preparing reports detailing pathological findings, and assisting with necropsy supervision, while serving as a key point of contact for our clients and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction

Mission and responsabilities : 

• Interact with clients to assure satisfaction.
• Perform macroscopic and microscopic tissue evaluation and interpretation of assigned studies.
• Assist with necropsy supervision.
• Enter pathology findings in data capturing system(s).
• Write comprehensive report narratives detailing all test article effects. As needed, work with study directors to ensure data is accurately integrated into study reports.
• May serve as principal investigator for contract pathology work.
• May participate in pathology working group (PWG) as an observer.
• Provide training, technical guidance and leadership to laboratory staff and may provide training, guidance, and leadership to less experienced pathologists.
• May serve as a consultant in pathology-related issues.
• May provide scientific expertise for experimental design and other aspects of research studies as needed.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge in toxicologic pathology (e.g., attendance to pathology meetings)
• Participate to global CRL committees/projects as needed.

Qualification : 

• You hold a Doctoral degree from an accredited veterinary school, or acceptable international equivalent in veterinary medicine.
• The American/European College of Veterinary Pathologists (A.C.V.P./E.C.V.P.) board-certification is required
• You have at least 3 years of experience of pathology experience and a specialized training and/or experience in toxicology pathology is preferred.
• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• You enjoy working independently, sharing ideas, collaborating across teams.
• You are recognized for your decision-making skills and your ability to solve complex problems.

Contract Terms and Benefits: 

• Permanent employment contract (Executive status, annual working days package with additional RTT days)
• Salary: Starting €75 000 per year, paid over 13 months. The salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate's skills, competencies, knowledge and relevant experience
• 60% employer contribution to health insurance, on-site company restaurant, and Employee Social & Economic Committee (CSE) benefits
• Transportation allowance remote working agreement, and additional benefits
• The site is not accessible by public transportation – personal transportation is required.

About Safety Assessment

Charles River is committed to helping its partners accelerate the preclinical development of their drug candidates through exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities, and expert regulatory guidance. From specialized toxicology studies and Investigational New Drug (IND)-enabling programs to custom formulations and comprehensive laboratory support, our experienced team designs and executes programs that anticipate challenges and remove obstacles, ensuring a smooth and efficient path to market.
Each year, approximately 300 IND-enabling studies are conducted at our Safety Assessment sites.

About Charles River
Charles River is a global early-stage contract research organization (CRO). Building on our strong foundation in laboratory animal medicine and science, we have developed a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both GLP-compliant and non-GLP, designed to support our clients from target identification through preclinical development.
Charles River also offers a broad range of products and services to support clients' laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. This extensive portfolio enables our clients to adopt a more flexible drug development model that reduces costs, increases productivity, enhances efficiency, and helps bring therapies to market faster.

With more than 20,000 employees across 110 facilities in 20 countries, we are strategically positioned to coordinate global resources and apply multidisciplinary expertise to address our clients' unique challenges. Our customer base includes biotechnology companies, global pharmaceutical organizations, government agencies, hospitals, academic institutions, and research organizations worldwide.

At Charles River, we take our role in improving the quality of life for people around the world very seriously. Our sense of purpose, scientific excellence, and dedication drive everything we do. Every day, we know that our work contributes to improving the health and well-being of countless men, women, and children worldwide. We are proud to have supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2021.

At Charles River Laboratories, we recognize and recruit talent in all its diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we actively promote these principles every day.

Charles River Laboratories France is committed to supporting the employment and career development of people with disabilities. All of our positions are open to candidates with disabilities, and special consideration will be given to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

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