Imaging Scientist, Precision Medicine

Imaging Scientist, Precision Medicine

Classification: FLSA Exempt (US Only)

Reports To:  Associate Principal Scientist, Precision Medicine

*** Seeking job applicants with good knowledge of histology, histopathology and some experience in digital pathology, not computer vision or data/AI scientists.

Summary

This is a scientific and technical position responsible for performing scientific analysis on digital pathology images, managing research projects with the ability to present key data to the stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs end-to-end histo-pathology image analysis studies on projects involving Indica Labs’ clinical and life science collaborators and clients.
• Meets with collaborators and clients to identify study requirements, product outputs, and propose study design.
• Conducts image analysis and quality control tasks using Indica Lab’s suite of software, and other software packages, on digital pathology images; including image management and annotation, image analysis algorithm training and data analysis.
• Maintains regular status communications, where appropriate, with collaborators, clients and Indica teams throughout a study’s execution.
• Manages their own research, product development and validation tasks when developing AI algorithms.
• Prepares study reports for internal and external projects and present results, data, and findings.
• Maintains and manages data repositories and experimental write up in GLP compliant electronic lab books.
• Responsible for the appropriate accessing and handling of electronic Protected Health Information (PHI) as outlined by policy and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant biomedical science discipline.
• Two (2) years experience in image analysis and digital pathology OR two (2) years experience at Indica Labs as an Image analyst, AI.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional results as an image analyst/scientist for Indica Labs or external party.
• Excellent knowledge of histology and histopathology.
• Authorization to work in the United States, or appropriate authorization to work in the applicant’s current home country (Indica Labs does not sponsor work visas)

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in relevant biomedical science discipline
• Two (2) years working experience with cancer histopathology and AI-based image analysis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to deliver presentations to small and large scientific audiences.
• Soft skills, with a passion for providing superior customer service
• Basic skills in Information Technology (IT) and network knowledge
• Ability to provide complex data in an easy to understand format
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to work for extended periods of time using computer screens

Location

This position reports to our headquarters in Albuquerque, New Mexico, however all work will be performed remotely in the applicant’s home state or country. Candidates currently residing within 100 miles of Albuquerque are considered for 100% in-office positions.  Candidates currently residing outside of this area are considered for fully remote positions in their home state or country.  The job will require some international travel.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

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  Up to 5% global travel on short notice
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  No, or limited physical effort required
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  No, or limited exposure to physical risk
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment

Indica Labs, LLC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Drug-Free employer. We take pride in providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Additionally, it is standard company policy to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. All candidates will be required to submit unofficial transcripts as a condition of application. Due to the nature of our business, and to meet United States Federal, State, and International requirements, final selected candidates must pass a background check for employment and will be required to submit unofficial transcripts.