PathologistDSL Pharma • Lagos, Nigeria

Pathologist

DSL Pharma • Lagos, Nigeria

30+ days ago

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Job title : Pathologist

Job Location : Lagos

Deadline : January 31, 2026

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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 regulation s.

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.

35 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

Team collaboration with field staff

Ethical and regulatory compliance.

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