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Translational Research Scientist - II (Associate)

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TalentBurst, Inc.

2024-11-05 05:41:40

Job location South San Francisco, California, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Science & Technology

Job description

Title:Translational Research Scientist - II (Associate)

Location: South San Francisco, CA

Duration: 2 years+

Description:

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.

• 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, document and maintain SOPs for image processing and analysis workflows.

• Interact smoothly with scientists, computer scientists, and informatics/IT staff, both internally and externally

Quals

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) 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

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