Digital Imaging Specialist

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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This position is primarily sedentary.   However, there will be some walking between laboratories.

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The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Job Details
Job Description: Med-Pathology, Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Digital Imaging Specialist
Job Family: Research
Job Sub-Family: Imaging Research
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30-5:00
Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications
Relocation Offered: No
Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
Required Documents: Resume
Optional Documents: Not Applicable