Pathologist - Full Time

Pathologist

Location: Farmingdale, NY

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast paced, busy environment for a leading global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries.

The Pathologist will play a critical role within ICON Laboratory Services (ILS); responsible for diagnosis of Surgical biopsy specimens, microscopically correlate findings if required and working with Histology staff , giving feedback for continuous quality improvement and following Quality plan.

Overview of the Role

• Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which centre around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.
• Responsible for developing and validating formalin fixed paraffin embedded special stains, immunohistochemistry, and in-situ hybridization stains. 
• Responsible for developing and validating formalin fixed paraffin embedded fluorescent in-situ hybridization (FISH) assays. 
• Interprets ER, PR, and HER2 immunohistochemical stains as well as successful participation in CAP proficiency testing and CAP inspections related to pathology.
• Participates in standards of performance, quality control, and quality improvement, including external proficiency programs.
• Responsible for participating in quality assurance program in pathology covering, pre analytical, analytical and post analytical areas.
• Responsible for assisting in technical oversight in US Laboratory, and bringing in new methodologies as required.
• Responsible for technical oversight in US Laboratory, to oversee gross specimens or grossing specimens.
• Interprets, surgical biopsy specimens of different sub specialties', correlates special stains, and immunohistochemistry’ ISH and FISH in final diagnosis or interpret as required; communicates laboratory data.
• Responsible for standardization of Diagnostic criteria to other pathologist.
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of current medical advancements through continued education and memberships. External participation in PIP and CME. Programs certificates should be filed with ICON. 
• Serves as the medical officer for all pathology staff members, consultants and clients..
• Reads and follows all SOP’s in Pathology and responsible to oversee training
• Author’s documents, reviews research and clinical protocols pertinent to daily operations and future business as required.
• Review of peripheral smears, protein electrophoresis, cellular immunology, hematopathology.
• As a Pathologist the employee is expected to recognize the importance of and create a culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.

Supervision

• Ensure all necessary training is provided to his/her staff to improve their job performance and knowledge.
• Proactively participate in the selection and recruitment of suitable and qualified staff.
• Act as mentor/role model for Laboratory personnel.
• Support department in establishing and accomplishing mutually agreeable goals that contribute to the success of the organization as a whole.
• Technical over sight for all technical areas of the pathology laboratory operations.

Role Requirements

• Post Graduate Degree, MD or local equivalent.
• Board certification in Anatomic Pathology by American Boards of Pathology.
• Board Certification in Hematopathology.
• Board Certification in Molecular Pathology preferred.
• Minimum 10-15 years of experience as a Pathologist practicing surgical pathology and hematopathology.
• Able to demonstrate proficiency in all areas of Surgical Pathology.
• Board Certification in Hematopathology with competency and experience in signing out Bone Marrows, Flow interpretation and Molecular experience.
• Ability to deal with high stress situations, ability to managing competing priorities
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Certification from NYS, CAP or local equivalent.

Benefits of Working in ICON

Other than working with a great team of smart and energetic people, we also offer a very competitive benefits package.  This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage.

We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.   

What’s Next?

Following your application you will be contacted by one of our dedicated recruiters and if successful we will be able to provide you with more details about this opportunity.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.