Are you an experienced Translational Research Scientist with a desire to excel? If so, then Talent Software Services may have the job for you! Our client is seeking an experienced Translational Research Scientist to work at their company in South San Francisco, CA.

Position Summary: 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.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• 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.
• Coordinating with IT to
• 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, and document and maintain SOPs for image processing and analysis workflows.
• Interact smoothly with scientists, computer scientists, and informatics/IT staff, both internally and externally

Qualifications:

• 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:

• Programming skills with application in imaging (e.g. Python, MATLAB) data
• 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