Veterinary Pathologist
Core
Deliver expert histopathologic analysis, diagnostic pathology services, and pathology expertise to evaluate device-tissue interactions and tissue responses to implanted brain-computer interface (BCI) components.
Role type
Senior IC veterinary pathologist (preclinical safety)
Builds
High-quality safety, biocompatibility, and performance data for cutting-edge BCI technologies
Domain
Medical device development / Biotechnology / Neuroscience
Required skills
Gross necropsy, microscopic histopathologic examination, GLP compliance (21 CFR Part 58), regulatory report authoring, root cause analysis, BSL-2 laboratory practices, veterinary anatomy and physiology, CNS histopathology
Preferred skills
Neuropathology or toxicologic pathology subspecialty, experience with ovine (sheep) models, experience evaluating histopathology of implanted medical devices, experience contributing pathology endpoints to regulatory submissions (IDE, PMA), familiarity with ISO 10993 series
Technologies
Digital pathology tools, tissue processing/histology pipelines, GLP study management systems
Responsibilities
Perform necropsies, tissue collection, and examinations for preclinical studies; Conduct gross and microscopic examination of tissues with emphasis on device-tissue interfaces; Interpret pathological findings and prepare regulatory-quality pathology reports; Collaborate on study design and execution in accordance with FDA guidance; Ensure compliance with GLP regulations including specimen tracking and QA audits; Lead investigations of unexpected tissue findings and adverse events; Provide pathology consultation to cross-functional teams; Maintain laboratory equipment and develop/update SOPs; Support training and mentorship of technical staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC