Principal Scientist, Veterinary Pathology Board Certified
Merck
August 26, 2026
Remote friendly (West Point, PA)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Key Responsibilities:
- Employ routine H&E evaluations and specialized techniques to characterize safety profiles of new drugs from nonclinical toxicology and investigative studies.
- Work independently to create and interpret data; review relevant literature to determine significance of postmortem results.
- Develop in role to serve as Therapeutic Area Pathology Lead, providing scientific input/oversight across studies from early discovery through late-stage development.
- Communicate postmortem findings with study teams; participate in projects to elucidate mechanisms of toxicity.
- Provide scientific and technical guidance to technical staff.
Required Experience and Skills:
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Opportunity mindset.
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM).
- ACVP or ECVP-board certification (or equivalent) in anatomic pathology.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
- Proficiency in evaluation/interpretation of toxicology studies.
- PhD in Toxicology, Pathology, or related discipline.
- Pathologist experience in biotech, pharma, or CRO.
- Knowledge of drug discovery, development, and regulatory processes.
- Demonstrated growth mindset and potential for broader scientific influence.
Required/On-site Tools (role-related):
- Digital pathology, quantitative digital image analysis/targeted machine learning, transmission electron microscopy, special histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization; historical control slide archive/database; in vitro/in vivo assay capabilities.
Application Instructions:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees).
- Employ routine H&E evaluations and specialized techniques to characterize safety profiles of new drugs from nonclinical toxicology and investigative studies.
- Work independently to create and interpret data; review relevant literature to determine significance of postmortem results.
- Develop in role to serve as Therapeutic Area Pathology Lead, providing scientific input/oversight across studies from early discovery through late-stage development.
- Communicate postmortem findings with study teams; participate in projects to elucidate mechanisms of toxicity.
- Provide scientific and technical guidance to technical staff.
Required Experience and Skills:
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Opportunity mindset.
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM).
- ACVP or ECVP-board certification (or equivalent) in anatomic pathology.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
- Proficiency in evaluation/interpretation of toxicology studies.
- PhD in Toxicology, Pathology, or related discipline.
- Pathologist experience in biotech, pharma, or CRO.
- Knowledge of drug discovery, development, and regulatory processes.
- Demonstrated growth mindset and potential for broader scientific influence.
Required/On-site Tools (role-related):
- Digital pathology, quantitative digital image analysis/targeted machine learning, transmission electron microscopy, special histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization; historical control slide archive/database; in vitro/in vivo assay capabilities.
Application Instructions:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees).