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Clinical Pathologist jobs are open across hospital systems, academic medical centers, reference laboratories, and diagnostic companies, from early-career positions to senior and fellowship-trained roles, with specializations in hematopathology, molecular pathology, and transfusion medicine. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Veterinary Preclinical Clinical Pathologist
As a Veterinary Preclinical Clinical Pathologist, you will be part of the IDEXX BioAnalytics (IBA) division. IBA is a dynamic and rapidly growing business that has been providing non-clinical pathology services, animal health monitoring diagnostics, and biological testing services for more than 40 years, with an experienced staff that includes ACVP and ACLAM board certified veterinary scientists, molecular biologists, and geneticists. We serve innovators in the biomedical and life science fields from highly respected educational institutions to world-class pharmaceutical companies and independent researchers developing life-changing therapeutics.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Comparative Clinical Pathologist to join our dynamic team of ACVP and ACLAM board certified veterinary scientists to support the IDEXX BioAnalytics mission in providing high quality non-clinical toxicology and clinical pathology testing services to the biomedical research community. Responsibilities include supporting veterinary clinical trials and nonclinical research by performing microscopic evaluation and interpretation of peripheral blood smears, bone marrow aspirates, and cytology samples derived from non-clinical studies; authoring comprehensive clinical pathology contributing scientist reports; consultation with researchers regarding collection of samples and selection of appropriate tests; and collaboration with pathologists or other scientists to correlate findings from nonclinical studies.
The successful candidate will also serve as a non-clinical safety development resource by helping to validate new test offerings for commercialization. Beneficial areas of expertise include non-clinical safety testing, emerging safety biomarker identification, toxicologic clinical pathology, drug development, and regulatory science. The role will also have strong alignment with internal team members in providing customer insights into our product and service offerings along with providing the scientific perspectives necessary to support commercial strategies.
What You Will Do:
Client-Facing Scientific Partnership
- Consult with customers on study design, sample collection, and optimal testing strategies, especially in toxicologic pathology
- Deliver expert interpretation of clinical pathology data to translate complex scientific results into clear, actionable insights that drive confident decision-making
Data Interpretation & Scientific Contribution
- Review and interpret nonclinical study data and collaborate with pathologists and scientists to correlate findings across studies
- Author high-quality clinical pathology reports and contributing scientist narratives
- Provide scientific and technical guidance to ensure integrity, compliance, and consistency of laboratory processes
Innovation & Thought Leadership
- Scope and advise on emerging or established safety biomarkers to expand testing menu
- Support validation/qualification of new safety biomarkers and testing methodologies to expand IDEXX BioAnalytics’ diagnostic and bioanalytical offerings
- Develop white papers, manuscripts, and scientific publications
- Present at conferences, seminars, and client engagements as a subject matter expert
Cross-Functional Impact
- Partner with commercial and marketing teams to shape customer-facing messaging and training
- Provide scientific insights that inform product development and business strategy
- Provide scientific and technical advice to laboratory personnel to assure compliance with sample handling and processing procedures and provision of high-quality results
What You Will Need to Succeed:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent)
- ACVP board certification or eligibility (additional certifications such as DABT or DACLAM are a plus)
- Typically, 3+ years of relevant experience (CRO, pharma, or biotech preferred)
- Solid foundation in clinical pathology, toxicology, and preclinical research
- Knowledge of laboratory techniques, clinical chemistry, and GCP/regulatory expectations
- Proven ability to communicate complex science clearly to diverse audiences—both technical and non-technical
- A client-focused, consultative mindset with a passion for collaboration and problem-solving
- Strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and the ability to work across functions and priorities
- Familiarity with current topics and issues in preclinical toxicology testing and animal-based research
Why IDEXX?
We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including:
- Base salary: $150K–$160K, may have additional flexibility based on experience and qualifications
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Potential yearly merit increases
- Paid time off and comprehensive benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Opportunities to collaborate with experts across veterinary medicine, diagnostics, and medical affairs while contributing to meaningful scientific and educational initiatives.
We are proud of the work we do because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from diseases. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.
So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
Let’s pursue what matters together.
IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
Veterinary Preclinical Clinical Pathologist
As a Veterinary Preclinical Clinical Pathologist, you will be part of the IDEXX BioAnalytics (IBA) division. IBA is a dynamic and rapidly growing business that has been providing non-clinical pathology services, animal health monitoring diagnostics, and biological testing services for more than 40 years, with an experienced staff that includes ACVP and ACLAM board certified veterinary scientists, molecular biologists, and geneticists. We serve innovators in the biomedical and life science fields from highly respected educational institutions to world-class pharmaceutical companies and independent researchers developing life-changing therapeutics.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Comparative Clinical Pathologist to join our dynamic team of ACVP and ACLAM board certified veterinary scientists to support the IDEXX BioAnalytics mission in providing high quality non-clinical toxicology and clinical pathology testing services to the biomedical research community. Responsibilities include supporting veterinary clinical trials and nonclinical research by performing microscopic evaluation and interpretation of peripheral blood smears, bone marrow aspirates, and cytology samples derived from non-clinical studies; authoring comprehensive clinical pathology contributing scientist reports; consultation with researchers regarding collection of samples and selection of appropriate tests; and collaboration with pathologists or other scientists to correlate findings from nonclinical studies.
The successful candidate will also serve as a non-clinical safety development resource by helping to validate new test offerings for commercialization. Beneficial areas of expertise include non-clinical safety testing, emerging safety biomarker identification, toxicologic clinical pathology, drug development, and regulatory science. The role will also have strong alignment with internal team members in providing customer insights into our product and service offerings along with providing the scientific perspectives necessary to support commercial strategies.
What You Will Do:
Client-Facing Scientific Partnership
- Consult with customers on study design, sample collection, and optimal testing strategies, especially in toxicologic pathology
- Deliver expert interpretation of clinical pathology data to translate complex scientific results into clear, actionable insights that drive confident decision-making
Data Interpretation & Scientific Contribution
- Review and interpret nonclinical study data and collaborate with pathologists and scientists to correlate findings across studies
- Author high-quality clinical pathology reports and contributing scientist narratives
- Provide scientific and technical guidance to ensure integrity, compliance, and consistency of laboratory processes
Innovation & Thought Leadership
- Scope and advise on emerging or established safety biomarkers to expand testing menu
- Support validation/qualification of new safety biomarkers and testing methodologies to expand IDEXX BioAnalytics’ diagnostic and bioanalytical offerings
- Develop white papers, manuscripts, and scientific publications
- Present at conferences, seminars, and client engagements as a subject matter expert
Cross-Functional Impact
- Partner with commercial and marketing teams to shape customer-facing messaging and training
- Provide scientific insights that inform product development and business strategy
- Provide scientific and technical advice to laboratory personnel to assure compliance with sample handling and processing procedures and provision of high-quality results
What You Will Need to Succeed:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent)
- ACVP board certification or eligibility (additional certifications such as DABT or DACLAM are a plus)
- Typically, 3+ years of relevant experience (CRO, pharma, or biotech preferred)
- Solid foundation in clinical pathology, toxicology, and preclinical research
- Knowledge of laboratory techniques, clinical chemistry, and GCP/regulatory expectations
- Proven ability to communicate complex science clearly to diverse audiences—both technical and non-technical
- A client-focused, consultative mindset with a passion for collaboration and problem-solving
- Strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and the ability to work across functions and priorities
- Familiarity with current topics and issues in preclinical toxicology testing and animal-based research
Why IDEXX?
We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including:
- Base salary: $150K–$160K, may have additional flexibility based on experience and qualifications
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Potential yearly merit increases
- Paid time off and comprehensive benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Opportunities to collaborate with experts across veterinary medicine, diagnostics, and medical affairs while contributing to meaningful scientific and educational initiatives.
We are proud of the work we do because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from diseases. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.
So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
Let’s pursue what matters together.
IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLP17
- Baylor College of Medicine4
- University of Kentucky4
- Cole Health3
- Ivyrehab Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy & Speech-Language Pathology, Pllc3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services75
- Education29
- Science & Research7
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals5
- Consulting & Professional Services5
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical pathologist jobs.
- MD or DO degree with completion of an accredited pathology residency program
- Board certification or eligibility through the American Board of Pathology
- Active or eligible state medical license in the state of employment
- Proficiency in anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, or both combined
- Experience with laboratory information systems such as Epic Beaker or Cerner
- Fellowship training in a subspecialty such as hematopathology, molecular pathology, or cytopathology
Tips for Your Clinical Pathologist Job Search
Tailor your CV to subspecialty focus
Your CV should lead with your fellowship training and any subspecialty certifications front and center. Recruiters scanning for a hematopathologist or molecular pathologist want that signal immediately, not buried under general clinical experience.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical pathologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search by laboratory type not just title
Reference labs, academic centers, and community hospitals hire for the same title but expect very different skill profiles. Filter your search by setting so you target openings where your case volume and turnaround expectations align with your actual experience.
Document your sign-out volume concretely
Hiring committees compare candidates on case volume. Quantify your annual sign-out numbers, tissue types, and autopsy caseload where applicable. Specific numbers read as credibility, especially when competing against candidates from higher-volume programs.
Prepare for a working interview ahead of time
Many pathology departments include a slide session or virtual microscopy review as part of the interview. Request the subspecialty focus in advance, and practice articulating your differential out loud so you can demonstrate your reasoning process under observation.
Negotiate protected time in your offer
If research or teaching is part of the role, get the protected-time percentage in writing before you sign. Verbal commitments about academic time routinely disappear once clinical volumes increase, so make it a formal term in your contract.
Clinical Pathologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical pathologists?
The companies hiring the most clinical pathologists right now include Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLP, Baylor College of Medicine, and University of Kentucky, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Academic health systems and national reference laboratory networks tend to post the highest volume of openings at any given time.
How many clinical pathologist jobs are remote?
About 2% of clinical pathologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with digital pathology roles and laboratory medical director positions most likely to offer location flexibility. Roles requiring direct specimen handling, frozen section coverage, or on-call autopsy service are almost always fully on-site.
How do you become a clinical pathologist?
You complete medical school to earn an MD or DO, then match into a pathology residency accredited by the ACGME, which covers anatomic and clinical pathology training. After residency, you sit for board certification through the American Board of Pathology. Many positions also expect a one- to two-year fellowship in a subspecialty such as molecular pathology, hematopathology, or cytopathology before you apply for attending roles.
Can you get hired as a clinical pathologist with limited attending experience?
Yes, newly boarded pathologists are regularly hired into attending roles, particularly at community hospitals and reference laboratories that value recent training over years of independent practice. Highlighting fellowship case volume, specific procedural competencies, and strong letters from residency program directors helps offset a short attending record when you're applying directly out of training.
What does the clinical pathologist interview process look like?
Most departments start with a phone or video screen with the section chief or medical director, followed by an on-site day that includes meetings with faculty, laboratory staff, and administration. A case-based slide review or virtual microscopy session is standard in many programs. Academic positions typically also require a brief research or quality improvement presentation before the committee makes a recommendation.
Where can I find and apply to clinical pathologist jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical pathologist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from hospital systems, academic medical centers, reference laboratories, and diagnostic companies across the United States. Find roles that match your subspecialty and experience, then apply directly to each listing from the same place.
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