Neuralink
Veterinary Pathologist
$111K–$205K
Austin, Texas, United States · Full-time · Posted Jul 29, 2026
- Experience
- Preferred: 1+ years of relevant post-residency or industry experience.
- Education
- DVM/VMD or equivalent degree.
About the job
Provides diagnostic and regulatory pathology support for preclinical studies evaluating the safety and tissue effects of implanted brain-computer interface devices.
What you'll do
- Perform necropsies and gross and microscopic tissue examinations, focusing on device-tissue interactions and CNS responses.
- Interpret findings, establish diagnoses, and prepare regulatory-quality pathology reports for GLP studies and submissions.
- Collaborate on safety study design, GLP compliance, investigations of unexpected findings, and pathology consultation across teams.
What they ask for
- DVM/VMD or equivalent degree.
- Board certification or eligibility to sit for the ACVP certifying examination in Anatomic Pathology.
- Proficiency in necropsy, tissue processing, and microscopic histopathology across common laboratory animal species.
- Experience in a GLP-regulated or similarly quality-controlled preclinical environment and understanding of 21 CFR Part 58.
Nice to have
- 1+ years of relevant post-residency or industry experience in veterinary pathology.
- Experience evaluating ovine histopathology or implanted medical devices, particularly CNS or neural tissue responses.
Pay
$111,000 — $205,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
21 CFR Part 58, FDA, IDE, PMA, ISO 10993, BSL-2, Restricted Stock Units (RSU)
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