Pathologist at DSL Pharma

DSL Pharma

Lagos, Nigeria CDI

Publiée il y a 1 mois · Expire dans 4 semaines

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Description du poste

This position offers a great opportunity for career growth. Job Purpose
  • To support animal health and product effectiveness through accurate laboratory diagnostics, disease surveillance, post-mortem analysis, and research on livestock diseases.
  • The pathologist provides critical insight that drives product development, field solutions, and client advisory services.
Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct gross and histopathological examinations on poultry and livestock samples to determine the cause of illness or mortality.
  • Perform laboratory tests on tissue, organ, blood, and faecal samples to detect pathogens, toxins, or abnormal conditions.
  • Diagnose common and emerging diseases affecting poultry and livestock (e.g., coccidiosis, salmonellosis, NDV, avian influenza, bacterial infections).
  • Collaborate with field teams and sales reps to respond to customer complaints or mortality issues with diagnostic insights.
  • Recommend treatment plans, biosecurity measures, and disease prevention protocols based on findings.
  • Support product evaluation (e.g., feed additives, vaccines, water sanitizers) through in vivo/ex vivo testing and field trials.
  • Develop and maintain a database of diagnostic results, trends, and regional disease prevalence.
  • Provide technical training to farm managers, customers, and internal staff on disease identification and prevention.
  • Prepare timely diagnostic reports and advise clients or sales teams on corrective action.
  • Ensure laboratory compliance with biosecurity, ethical handling, and sample disposal regulations.
KPIs
  • Turnaround time for diagnostic reports
  • Accuracy of diagnoses and recommendations
  • Support provided to sales/technical field teams
  • Number of field cases or customer issues resolved through diagnostics
  • Training sessions or technical materials developed
Requirements
  • DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) with specialization or experience in Pathology, Microbiology, or related diagnostic sciences.
  • 3–5 years’ experience working in veterinary diagnostics, poultry pathology, or livestock health (commercial/agro-allied setting preferred).
  • Proficient in necropsy procedures, microscopy, culture techniques, and laboratory diagnostics.
  • Strong knowledge of livestock disease trends in Nigeria and West Africa.
  • Ability to work under pressure, prioritize multiple tasks, and communicate technical findings.
Core Competencies:
  • Strong diagnostic and analytical skills
  • Scientific reporting and communication
  • Detail orientation and lab discipline

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