Entry Level Clinical Pathologist Jobs
New grad clinical pathologist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or residency rotations can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Animal Care & Pet Services, with employers like Texas Children's Hospital, AbbVie, and IDEXX Laboratories hiring at this level now.
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About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
Description:
The Department of Pathology in Preclinical Safety (PCS) at AbbVie has an opening for an on-site Board-Certified Veterinary Clinical Pathologist. The successful candidate will have a passion for bringing his/her scientific skills to the discovery and development of new medicines.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Evaluate clinical pathology data sets and integrate findings into descriptive/interpretive text for inclusion in pathology reports from regulatory toxicity studies intended to support the development of new therapeutics
- Perform scientific reviews of clinical pathology reports generated by partner organizations
- Clear communication of key clinical pathology findings/correlations to scientific teams from a broad variety of backgrounds
- Serve as subject matter expert to inform/optimize clinical pathology support for preclinical programs
- Cross-functional coordination with biomarker scientists, pathologists, toxicologists, and other scientists from multiple sites to explore mechanisms of toxicity
- Contribute to regulatory submissions and other relevant documentation
- Partner with a diverse team of medical technologists, biomarker scientists, and pathologists on site in Lake County and across multiple sites to continually optimize laboratory capabilities and support scientific development for team members
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent)
- Board Certification in Clinical Pathology (ACVP or equivalent)
Desirable
- Ph.D. in pathology or related scientific discipline
- Previous experience in pharmaceutical industry or contract research organization
Key Leadership Competencies:
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Ability to develop and execute complex strategies
- Ability to build strong relationships with peers and cross-functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance
- Ability to be an active participant with leadership skills in multidisciplinary scientific teams
- Strong sense of personal responsibility and integrity and strong commitment to quality.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
Description:
The Department of Pathology in Preclinical Safety (PCS) at AbbVie has an opening for an on-site Board-Certified Veterinary Clinical Pathologist. The successful candidate will have a passion for bringing his/her scientific skills to the discovery and development of new medicines.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Evaluate clinical pathology data sets and integrate findings into descriptive/interpretive text for inclusion in pathology reports from regulatory toxicity studies intended to support the development of new therapeutics
- Perform scientific reviews of clinical pathology reports generated by partner organizations
- Clear communication of key clinical pathology findings/correlations to scientific teams from a broad variety of backgrounds
- Serve as subject matter expert to inform/optimize clinical pathology support for preclinical programs
- Cross-functional coordination with biomarker scientists, pathologists, toxicologists, and other scientists from multiple sites to explore mechanisms of toxicity
- Contribute to regulatory submissions and other relevant documentation
- Partner with a diverse team of medical technologists, biomarker scientists, and pathologists on site in Lake County and across multiple sites to continually optimize laboratory capabilities and support scientific development for team members
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent)
- Board Certification in Clinical Pathology (ACVP or equivalent)
Desirable
- Ph.D. in pathology or related scientific discipline
- Previous experience in pharmaceutical industry or contract research organization
Key Leadership Competencies:
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Ability to develop and execute complex strategies
- Ability to build strong relationships with peers and cross-functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance
- Ability to be an active participant with leadership skills in multidisciplinary scientific teams
- Strong sense of personal responsibility and integrity and strong commitment to quality.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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Entry Level Clinical Pathologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level clinical pathologist job?
Start by completing a pathology residency or fellowship, as most entry level positions require board eligibility or certification from the American Board of Pathology. Hands-on experience from residency rotations is your strongest credential at this stage. Tailoring your application to highlight specific subspecialty exposure, such as clinical chemistry, hematopathology, or microbiology, gives you a clear edge over candidates with only general training.
Which companies hire entry level clinical pathologists?
Companies hiring entry level clinical pathologists right now include Texas Children's Hospital, AbbVie, and IDEXX Laboratories, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from hospital systems, independent laboratory networks, and academic medical centers that actively recruit newly trained pathologists to fill staffing needs across their diagnostic service lines.
Are there remote entry level clinical pathologist jobs?
Yes, though most clinical pathologist roles remain on-site given the nature of laboratory and diagnostic work. About 0% of entry level clinical pathologist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote opportunities concentrated in digital pathology, telepathology review, and consultative roles that do not require direct specimen handling.
Are these new grad clinical pathologist jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior clinical pathologist roles alongside other entry level postings. A new grad friendly listing typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of post-residency experience, accepts a pending board certification, and values internship rotations or fellowship training in place of extended independent practice.
Which industries hire the most entry level clinical pathologists?
Entry Level clinical pathologist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Animal Care & Pet Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high-volume diagnostic laboratories and academic training programs that consistently need newly credentialed pathologists to support growing patient testing demands.