Lead Scientist - Pathologist (m/f)

Client Scientific

Region Zagreb, Croatia

Offer description

Selvita is a global integrated drug discovery partner for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries with laboratories in Poland (Krakow & Poznan) and Croatia (Zagreb) and offices in Cambridge, UK, Greater Boston Area & San Francisco Bay Area in the US. The company offers drug discovery support at every stage of the early discovery phase up to the preclinical research phase.

Selvita in Zagreb is a scientific research organization with a long research tradition in the fields of biology, chemistry, biomedicine, veterinary medicine, pharmacy and related scientific fields, with the purpose of discovering new chemical and biological entities intended for the treatment of various diseases. We are a service organization; our scientists are working on projects, in collaboration with external partners, aimed at discovering a new drug or establishing test systems and platforms that improve the predictability of the research process.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

independent performance of macroscopic and microscopic tissue evaluations,
data processing,
preparation of reports describing pathological findings as well as performing necropsy.

Your Background

To be successful in this role we are looking for individuals who can demonstrate the following:

Medical doctor degree with specialization in anatomical pathology
At least three years of work experience as a specialist pathologist
PhD in biomedical sciences is an advantage
Proficiency in tissue processing techniques
Excellent analytical skills
Proactivity, responsibility and focus on achieving results
Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
Excellent spoken and written English

What we offer

Participation in global research of new medicines, which requires investing in the latest scientific knowledge
Availability of state-of-the-art technologies in daily work (e.g. Digital image analysis, double ISH, double/multiple IF)

Work in multidisciplinary environment

Additional training in the field of translational and toxicological pathology, as well as other forms of training
Availability of scientific literature and participation in congresses
Motivating working conditions and a high level of safety and protection at work
Culture of commitment to scientific excellence and high-quality service to clients