<p>Pathologists at biotech companies are often involved in epidemiology studies. They also do follow up studies on the effectiveness of and injuries caused by of a company’s devices and/or medications. They may also serve as an alpha tester for new devices–comparing traditional pathology methods against new devices which automate certain testing processes and protocols.</p>
<p>For example, a pathologist would study the removal causes and types of failures for hip implant devices.</p>