
51 - 200 employees
Founded 2002
🧬 Biotechnology
💊 Pharmaceuticals
🔬 Science
💰 $1.1M Grant on 2020-08
Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals • Science
Virscio is a preclinical contract research organization (CRO) that delivers integrated translational in vivo, imaging, histopathology, and molecular research services using non-human primate (NHP) models—notably African green monkeys—to generate IND-enabling data that improves translational accuracy for drug and biologic development. They specialize in CNS, ophthalmology, gene & cell therapies, protein and RNA therapeutics, and cardiometabolic indications, offering longitudinal study design, advanced imaging (MRI, OCT, angiography), functional endpoints, molecular analyses (RNA-Seq, ddPCR, proteomics), and comprehensive histopathology services. Virscio emphasizes welfare-by-design facilities, biologically clean animals, sustainable procurement, and end-to-end translational support for discovery through IND-enabling studies.
🔥 7 minutes ago
🌐 United States, Saint Kitts and Nevis – Remote
🦌 Connecticut – Remote
⏰ Full Time
🟠 Senior
👻 Ghost score 15%
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51 - 200 employees
Founded 2002
🧬 Biotechnology
💊 Pharmaceuticals
🔬 Science
💰 $1.1M Grant on 2020-08
Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals • Science
Virscio is a preclinical contract research organization (CRO) that delivers integrated translational in vivo, imaging, histopathology, and molecular research services using non-human primate (NHP) models—notably African green monkeys—to generate IND-enabling data that improves translational accuracy for drug and biologic development. They specialize in CNS, ophthalmology, gene & cell therapies, protein and RNA therapeutics, and cardiometabolic indications, offering longitudinal study design, advanced imaging (MRI, OCT, angiography), functional endpoints, molecular analyses (RNA-Seq, ddPCR, proteomics), and comprehensive histopathology services. Virscio emphasizes welfare-by-design facilities, biologically clean animals, sustainable procurement, and end-to-end translational support for discovery through IND-enabling studies.
• Develop preclinical pathology research plans and conduct pathology analysis for preclinical safety and efficacy studies. • Generate protocols, methodological descriptions, statements of work, standard operating procedures, and workflows for pathology analysis and reporting. • Develop, implement, and refine pathology capabilities and services with management, scientists, pathologists, veterinarians, and the Histology Director. • Define workflows, validation plans, review procedures, reporting formats, and timelines. • Support diagnostic clinical and histopathology activities for the facility veterinary program and colony health and welfare. • Conduct microscopic evaluation and interpretation of histology slides, digital whole slide images, derivative data, image analysis, clinical pathology, biomarkers, and endpoints. • Generate sponsor, collaborator, and internal reports integrating clinical pathology, clinical observations, and necropsy data. • Engage with regulatory counterparts to apply preclinical research, diagnostic practices, and quality systems. • Update practices and SOPs and review and contribute to study protocols, histopathology SOWs, and sampling and processing methods. • Train peers, histotechnologists, and necropsy teams on pathology methodology and interpretation. • Complete pathology final reports and oversee reports generated by other pathologists and contributors. • Provide pathology expertise for sponsor communications and research studies. • Lead pathology execution and reporting of histopathology SOWs. • Contribute to and approve pathology SOW plans and amendments. • Ensure pathology data acquisition, quality control, collation, and analysis comply with protocols, SOWs, SOPs, and best practices. • Review documentation procedures and ensure pathology deliverables are accurately verified and documented. • Apply QC and QA processes to study data and reports; maintain SOPs, prepare for compliance audits, and respond to QA findings. • Engage subcontracted laboratories, vendors, and consultants for external or new research capabilities. • Present company research capabilities and outcomes to clients and at scientific conferences. • Contribute to manuscripts and meeting or conference materials. • Expand pathology capabilities in consultation with the CEO and CBO and provide training or consultation.
• Requires DVM. • Requires American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) board certification in anatomic pathology, or equivalent. • Minimum 10 years preclinical pathology experience, including 5 years nonhuman primate experience. • Expertise in nonhuman primate pathology and comparative anatomic pathology. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and technical writing. • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines. • Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks. • Ability to function well in a high-paced and time pressured environment. • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic data capture and quality management systems. • Ability to travel 5-10% to attend conferences as a presenter and travel to company sites.
• Competitive, flexible, and comprehensive benefits package • Affordable healthcare coverage • Retirement savings plan • Wide range of voluntary benefits for financial protection and peace of mind • Collaborative and empathetic work environment • Professional development and client engagement opportunities • Participation in onsite or offsite meetings and conferences • Travel to company sites and conferences
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