Staff Pathologist 1
Listed compensation
$149k-$279k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics.
Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
Staff Pathologist
Onsite in St. Louis
Your Role
As a staff pathologist at MilliporeSigma, you will oversee the development of new immunohistochemistry markers and play an active role in managing the current portfolio of immunohistochemistry markers, working under limited supervision and in collaboration with other members of the Pathology team and colleagues in Research and Development, Operations, and Quality.
You will provide anatomic pathology expertise to the regulatory team to meet in vitro device (IVD) regulatory standards. You will also play a crucial role in strategic planning and the overall direction of pathology products and services.
Primary Responsibilities
- Score and interpret immunohistochemistry stains.
- Review H and E slides, pathology reports, and immunohistochemistry stains for new tissue blocks and maintain tissue block inventory.
- Research and provide pathology expertise in choosing new antibodies to develop for immunohistochemistry.
- Provide pathology expertise to quality and to regulatory departments to support in vitro diagnostic regulatory approval.
- Stay current on new immunohistochemistry applications in pathology with attendance of pathology conferences as needed.
Who You Are
Requirements
MD/DO Degree and Residency Training in Pathology
A minimum 5 years’ broad experience in anatomic pathology with experience in immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, and other histopathology stains.
Preferred Qualifications
- ABP board-certified/eligible in AP or AP/CP
- Advanced communication and presentation skills focused on training and/or teaching various audiences are desired.
- Strategic thinking about future directions for immunohistochemistry products and services.
- Highly motivated and can work with limited supervision.
Pay Range for this position: $149,300-$279,200
The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology.
We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!
Key Responsibilities
The staff pathologist will oversee the development and management of immunohistochemistry markers while providing anatomic pathology expertise to regulatory and quality teams. They will also contribute to strategic planning and the overall direction of pathology products and services.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pathology — Physician Career Context
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