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Inotiv
Kalamazoo, Michigan

Pathologist

PathologyFull-Time

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Job Description

Inotiv, a preclinical, multi-site CRO, is seeing accelerating growth in our drug safety assessment area, fueled by scientific excellence and a drive to contemporize and innovate across the organization.

As our pathology group continues to grow, we are seeking an enthusiastic, self-driven, early-career anatomic pathologist to join our local team of 5 anatomic and 2 clinical pathologists on-site at our office in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

The successful candidate will join our world-class pathology team of 25+ pathologists company-wide; be responsible for slide interpretation and writing of pathology reports; engage broadly across the company with our technicians, scientists, and study directors; and serve as a critical element in ensuring delivery of high-quality, on-time services to our clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Commitment to the high quality and integrity of the scientific services in pathology across Inotiv
  • Provide scientific expertise in pathology, including scientific review of research protocols

Perform microscopic examinations on a wide variety of laboratory animal species, correlating findings with macroscopic, organ weight, immunohistochemical, and other findings to generate well-written, comprehensive, integrated pathology reports

Effectively manage time to complete study evaluation and reporting within expected timelines without sacrificing quality.

Coordinate and monitor necropsy and histopathology scientific and technical activities

Work Effectively as Part of a Team

  • Collaborate within and outside of Inotiv, building relationships and representing the company through conference attendance, client communication, and professional scientific activities
  • Interact with clients, other employees, and the community in a professional manner

Minimum Qualifications

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or Equivalent Required

  • Veterinary pathology board certification required (i. e., ACVP or ECVP)
  • Strong organizational, written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Basic computer skills, including but not limited to ability to work within a validated system

The position is for on-site employment at our Kalamazoo office, in southwest Michigan. Salary and position title will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Inotiv offers comprehensive benefits including health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, 401K participation with company match, etc.

Inotiv is a proud equal opportunity employer and an E-Verify employer.

*This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience. The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person’s relevant experience and/or education level.

At Inotiv, our work helps advance the development of new medicines and therapies that can improve people's lives. As a leading global contract research organization (CRO), we partner with researchers to tackle complex scientific challenges, drive innovation, and help build a healthier, safer world.

Bringing together scientists, researchers, technical experts, and business professionals, we provide the expertise and collaboration needed to move research forward. Our people make this work possible, and we value the knowledge, ideas, and contributions each person brings to the team.

Whether you are starting your career or bringing years of experience, Inotiv offers opportunities to learn, grow, and play a meaningful role in advancing treatments for patients around the world.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.

Key Responsibilities

The pathologist will perform microscopic examinations on laboratory animal species and correlate findings to generate comprehensive, integrated pathology reports. They will also collaborate with technicians, scientists, and study directors to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery of scientific services.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and possess veterinary pathology board certification (ACVP or ECVP). Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Microscopic examinationImmunohistochemistryScientific reportingData analysisTime managementLaboratory animal science

Pathology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Below most Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 226 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Kalamazoo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$234k
Typical market rent
$1,230/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.8
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Inotiv

Research Services
West Lafayette, IN
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health and dental coverage
Short- and long-term disability
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
401K with company match