Imaging Scientist

Company: Society of Exploration Geophysicists
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: November 11, 2024

Job Description:

Position: Translational Research Scientist - II (Associate)
Location: South San Francisco, CA 94080
Duration: 24+ Months (Extendable)
ID: 36423
Pay Range: $80 - $87 per hour on W2.
Job ID: 36434
The Anatomic Pathology group within the Profiling & Expression department is seeking a motivated, experienced scientist with experience in digital image analysis on digital pathology images to support discovery and translational research in our pathology group in South San Francisco. The Successful Candidate will:

• Perform image preprocessing tasks according to established SOPs, including metadata extraction, output quality control, and secure data transfer to cloud storage.
  
• Assist in evaluating and implementing new algorithms to enhance the image analysis pipeline, such as cell segmentation improvements, tissue classification, and cell phenotyping.
  
• Assist with the transfer of data and image-related information for analysis, facilitating smooth collaboration between teams.
  
• Gather and document feedback from users on image analysis workflows and tools.
  
• Address user pain points, define requirements, and improve tool functionality.
  
• Lead user experience testing, working with IT to implement improvements and optimize tools for production use.
  
• Maintain and update image analysis computers to ensure they remain optimized for routine tasks.
  
• Define and document requirements for new tools and ensure their successful deployment.
  
• Provide administrative support for multiplex IHC related work, including reagent ordering, capital equipment purchasing, document and maintain SOPs for image processing and analysis workflows.
  
• Interact smoothly with scientists, computer scientists, and informatics/IT staff, both internally and externally.
  
  Required Experience and Skills:
  
  
• B.S with minimum 5+ years; Masters with 3+ years; PhD with 1-2 years of relevant work experience in industry or academia.
  
• Experience using digital image analysis software and spatial imaging platforms such as HALO, Visiopharm, QuPath, digital slide scanning, multiplex spectral imaging, Akoya Polaris, Phenocycler/Fusion.
  
• Strong organizational abilities and communication skills.
  
  Preferred Experience and Skills:
  
  
• Programming skills with application in imaging (e.g. Python, MATLAB).
  
• Experience with immunohistochemistry and multiplexed immunofluorescence assay development.
  
• Experience with version control environments, such as Git.
  
• Experience with high-performance Linux cluster and cloud computing.
  
• Familiarity with client-servers and cloud computing infrastructure.
  
• Comfort with histology/microanatomy.
  
• Background in oncology and/or immunology.
  
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Keywords: Society of Exploration Geophysicists, Tracy , Imaging Scientist, Other , San Francisco, California