Job Description
Provide advanced microscopy and specialized histology imaging support, baseline informatics/ Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) accession duties to support lab operations. The position performs whole slide imaging (WSI) activities, including general and specialized microscopy, scanner operation, post-scanning quality checking, data entry, storage and archival. Responsibilities will also include interaction with scanning vendors and troubleshooting software operation/ hardware issues, as necessary.
• Image acquisition: Operate manual and motorized/ automated digital light and fluorescence
microscopy systems. Understand and apply/ modify automation routines for focus acquisition,
background and signal-to-noise optimization.
• Provide microtomy feedback and overall specimen quality reports to histology operations.
• Perform quality assurance evaluations on scanned images, ensure diagnostic and analysis quality
and data de-identification when appropriate
• Upload/archival of the slide images into various LIMS repository as required in the lab workflow
protocol and/or project
• Collect and organize experimental data associated with scanning projects (Basic grouping, Assist
with research activities – manuscript generation, data input, algorithms
• Prepare and analyze data metrics related to imaging system reliability, overall data storage
usage, and predictive/ anticipation of data archival tasks
• Perform routine maintenance, alignments, and calibrations on hardware to ensure system
functionality and regulatory compliance
• Serve as primary resource for equipment knowledge, troubleshooting and data information
regarding the imaging system and pathology workflow software.
• Attention to detail, accurate, precise, and dependable performance of techniques and
organization is critical to interpretation and experimental conclusions.
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Required Skills & Experience
- at least 2 years of digital imaging experience
- knowledge of staining, different bench workflows and imaging practices
- past coding experience a plus
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.