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To thrive in Clinical Pathology, you need in-depth knowledge of laboratory medicine, disease pathophysiology, and diagnostic procedures, typically supported by a medical degree and specialized training in pathology. Familiarity with laboratory information systems, advanced diagnostic instruments, and certification from relevant boards such as the American Board of Pathology are crucial. Attention to detail, strong analytical thinking, and clear communication skills set outstanding professionals apart in this field. Mastery of these competencies ensures accurate test results, proper interpretation, and effective collaboration with healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes.

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To become a clinical pathologist, you must complete a bachelor's degree, typically in a science-related field, followed by medical school to earn a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree. After medical school, you must complete a residency in pathology, which usually lasts 3-4 years, and then obtain board certification in pathology. Licensing requirements vary by region but generally include passing a licensing exam.

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Careers in clinical pathology include roles such as clinical pathologists, laboratory technologists, and medical laboratory scientists. These professionals analyze blood, tissue, and other specimens to diagnose diseases, often working in hospital laboratories or diagnostic labs and requiring relevant certifications and technical skills.

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A Clinical Pathologist is a medical professional who specializes in diagnosing diseases by analyzing bodily fluids like blood, urine, and tissue samples. They work in laboratories to conduct tests that help guide patient treatment and disease management. Clinical Pathologists collaborate with physicians to interpret test results and ensure accurate diagnoses. Their role is essential in detecting infections, monitoring chronic illnesses, and supporting preventive healthcare.

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Clinical Pathology Medical Laboratory Professional

Colorado State University

Fort Collins, CO • On-site

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

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6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

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Position Summary
The Clinical Pathology Medical Laboratory Professional serves as a key diagnostic testing resource within the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories, providing independent laboratory testing, operational support, and staffing coverage to ensure continuity of services. This position performs a wide range of clinical pathology assays, supports quality and compliance initiatives, and responds to routine, urgent, and emergency diagnostic needs. The role exists to maintain uninterrupted laboratory operations and deliver accurate, timely diagnostic results that support animal health, disease detection, and veterinary medical decision-making.
The position is full-time with a schedule based on section needs. This position may be required to work one weekend (Saturday or Sunday) day per week (ex - Sunday through Wednesday or Sunday through Thursday shift). This position may require after-hours and weekend work, based on caseload and urgent testing or laboratory needs. This is an essential position, and the employee may be required to report to work, without delay, on some weather closure days and various holidays throughout the year. This position will be required to report to work for emergency disease response requests and may be required to work significant hours (exceeding 40 hours per week) during a disease outbreak detection and response effort or other important diagnostic effort.
Full consideration date: July 24, 2026. This position will remain open until filled.
Signing bonus and/or relocation expenses may be available for eligible and successful candidates.
Description of Work Unit:
  • At the CSU Veterinary Health System, animals and the people who care for them are at the heart of everything we do. Every decision we make reflects our commitment to those who trust us with their animals' health. That focus inspires us to deliver expert veterinary services, support veterinary education and training, and advance groundbreaking research. We show up every day with passion, eagerness to collaborate, and a drive to redefine what's possible. Our deep partnership with the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences amplifies our impact, enabling us to boldly innovate and share knowledge widely. The mission of the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) is to provide timely, accurate and pertinent animal disease diagnostic services and educational outreach to veterinarians, animal industries and animal interests. The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory will strive to meet the goals the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and the University through research to develop new approaches to disease identification, investigation, prevention and through education of professional veterinary medical, graduate, and post-doctoral students.

Essential Job Duties:
  • Work independently and reliably as a Clinical Pathology Laboratory Medical Professional, ensuring operational and testing excellence for the section. Ensure all diagnostic testing is performed accurately, according to quality and testing procedures, and is kept up to date based on diagnostic test advancements.
  • Independently perform the full scope of routine and non-routine tests and procedures in the section, including chemistry analysis, complete blood counts, urinalysis, fluid analysis and other assays, and ensure client results are accurately reported, and all turnaround times are met.
  • Provide back-up for other Clinical Pathology Laboratory Medical Professionals for on-call coverage and shift coverage due to last-minute staff absences.
  • Serve as a positive role model in work performance and practices, including completing testing without delay, minimizing non-work-related activities, ensuring completion of tasks in a timely manner.
  • Review assigned standard operating procedures and ensure that departures from the quality system are documented and appropriately managed.
  • Provide exceptional client services to all clients, including minimizing operational and testing issues and appropriately resolving client complaints.
  • Provide essential services, including reporting to work, without delay, on some weather closure days and various holidays throughout the year, responding to various emergency testing and project needs.
  • Manage laboratory equipment and operations, as assigned.

Conditions of Employment:
  • Eligible for or certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent.
  • Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).
  • Valid Driver's License - Must possess or obtain a valid driver's license by the employment start date and maintain such in good standing for duration of active employment.
  • Essential Services Designation - Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.
  • Shift Work - CSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory does not follow standard University Holiday Schedule due to the nature of the business. Work on holidays, weekends and evenings is required as needed.
  • On-call Status - In the event of an emergency declared by the Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Director, as needed, overtime work or work outside normal operating hours will be required.
  • Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials - Exposure to formalin & formalin-fixed tissues. This position handles samples that may contain infectious agents and must follow PPE guidelines and appropriate standard operating procedures.
  • Special Requirements/Other - Must safely lift and carry items that weigh up to 50lbs.
  • The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date. The department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.

Supervision:
No formal supervisory responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • A bachelor's degree in microbiology, medical technology, or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with clinical pathology diagnostic assays.
  • Demonstrate clear and concise communication skills and attention to detail as evidenced from applicant's written materials.
  • Demonstrated use of medical terminology.

Salary Range
$50,000 - $55,000
Required Application Documents
To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Cover Letter, Resume/CV
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
  • Review our detailed benefits information here.
  • Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.
  • For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator.
  • Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in!

Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Colorado State University is one of the nation’s top public Tier 1 Research universities and an institution on the rise. Our Ram success is driven by an ambition to be excellent in all we do combined with an unparalleled location that is one of the fastest-growing and most vibrant areas in the country. CSU is a higher education destination for working and learning for faculty, staff, and students from across Colorado, the nation, and around the globe. CSU has produced record enrollment in the past decade, built on all-time highs in student diversity and student success, experienced record fundraising and research expenditures that keep hitting new highs year-after-year, and our faculty are known nationally and internationally for their groundbreaking research. Among other recognition for research and creative scholarship, CSU was recognized in 2022 as one of 10 top research institutions in the world contributing to solving the COVID pandemic. CSU is thriving, with a five-year average enrollment of more than 33,400 students. The record-setting 2022 incoming class of 5,517 students reflects 25% from diverse populations and 24% who were first in their families to attend college. CSU graduates find success with 85% securing a job related to their career plans within six months of graduation. More than nine out of 10 Rams would select CSU again, demonstrating the quality of the campus and learning environments.

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