Vet Path Fellow

Vet Path Fellow

Job ID: req2611
Employee Type: exempt full-time
Division: Laboratory Animal Science Program
Facility: Frederick: Ft Detrick
Location: PO Box B, Frederick, MD 21702 USA

The Frederick National Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc.  The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.

Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION         

The Laboratory Animal Sciences Program (LASP) supporting research at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in Frederick, MD is offering a one-year post-doctoral fellowship for veterinary pathologists seeking experience in the field of molecular and mouse pathology and advanced training in pre-clinical cancer research using animal models. Fellows will train under a team of veterinary pathologists in the Molecular Histopathology Laboratory (MHL) and gain expertise in the interpretation of gross and histologic lesions and evaluation of molecular assays (ISH, IHC, RNAscope), and will perform image analysis on whole scanned slides. We expect that trainees will leave this highly collaborative program with a wealth of information on mouse phenotyping and pathology and will be familiar with a wide variety of quantification methods using image analysis software. Trainees will be well-prepared to conduct high impact cancer research focusing on state-of-the-art phenotyping technologies. Previous trainees are currently employed in academia and industry. As this fellowship is designed to assist candidates in preparing for boards (ACVP, ECVP), board preparation time will be allowed.

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

 This position is a one-year term with possible extension.

•  Participate in all phases of pathology research, including gross and microscopic examination of a variety of laboratory animal species, molecular pathology, digital imaging, and advanced histologic techniques (tissue microarray construction, laser-capture microscopy, nucleic acid characterization, etc.).
•  Utilize advanced image analysis software such as HALO and Aperio to provided computer assisted and quantitative digital slide analysis.
•  Participate in research meetings and seminars.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Possession of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).  Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
•  In addition to education requirement, a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in veterinary anatomic pathology.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Preference will be given to those who have completed a three-year anatomic pathology residency.

JOB HAZARDS

• This position is subject to working with or have potential for exposure to animal(s) and/or animal material(s).
• This position is subject to working with or have potential for exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations.
• This position is subject to atmospheric conditions that would require the usage of a respirator, requiring a medical clearance.
• This position is subject to the environmental conditions such as working outdoors, high humidity areas indoors, dampness and chilling, dry atmospheric conditions, etc. as part of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

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