Bench Scientist – III

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Global Pathology Quality Control Scientist independently performs quality control (QC) reviews of anatomic and/or clinical pathology data, specimens, and reports for GLP and non-GLP studies.
• This role supports candidate selection, first-in-human studies, early research, Client safety, and investigative pathology work through accurate and compliant pathology data review.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform regulatory responsibilities in compliance with:
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) standards.
• Animal welfare regulations.
• Departmental policies and procedures.
• Independently conduct QC reviews of:
• Anatomic pathology data.
• Clinical pathology data.
• Specimens and reports.
• Ensure adherence to study reporting timelines.
• Support data integrity QC for DSRD publications.
• Assist with pathology scheduling activities as needed.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related scientific field.
• 5–7 years of relevant industry experience.

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of one or more relevant disciplines:
• Necropsy.
• Histology.
• Clinical pathology.
• Animal science.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a GLP-regulated environment.
• Minimum 5 years of quality control experience in pathology or related scientific operations.

Reporting & Collaboration:

• Reports to the DSRD Pathology QC & Strategic Planning Lead.
• Collaborates with:
• Pathologists (anatomic and clinical).
• Laboratory managers.
• Pathology scientists and technicians.
• Clinical pathology scientists.
• Global pathology slide scanning teams.
• Works cross-functionally with DSRD teams and research units based on project needs.