Medical Image Annotation Technician

Intuitive; Mexicali; On-site; MXN 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive is seeking a Medical Image Annotation Technician to support Ion's Machine Learning Engineering team. You will annotate CT, MRI, ultrasound, and bronchoscopy images to create high-quality ground truth datasets for imaging algorithms.

The role requires strong attention to detail, adherence to SOPs, and collaboration with engineers and clinical experts to refine guidelines. Onsite work and a fast-paced environment are expected.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality output.
• Ability to follow structured workflows and repeat processes at scale.
• Solid communication and documentation skills.
• Comfort working with software tools and computer-based tasks.
• Reliable, disciplined work ethic.
• Fluency in Spanish and English preferred.
• Experience with medical imaging software (3D Slicer, ITK-SNAP, OsiriX).
• Familiarity with DICOM data and imaging concepts.
• Prior experience in data annotation, QA, or regulated environments.
• Basic understanding of human anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and semi-automated segmentation of anatomical structures in medical images.
• Follow SOPs to ensure consistent, high-quality annotations.
• Conduct self-review and quality checks on completed work.
• Document workflows, issues, and edge cases clearly.
• Collaborate with engineers and clinical experts to refine annotation guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Workflow following

Communication

Tech proficiency

Work ethic

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Anatomy knowledge

DICOM knowledge

Data annotation

Tools

3D Slicer

ITK-SNAP

OsiriX

Job description

• Ways of Working: Onsite - This job is fully onsite.
• Employee Type: Employee
• Global Job Level (HCM): Support 3 (3)

Company Description

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies - like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.

We're a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.

If you're ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you'll find your purpose here.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position

We are seeking a Medical Image Annotation Technician to support Ion's Machine Learning Engineering team. In this role, you will work with CT, MRI, ultrasound, and bronchoscopy images to support the development of state-of-the-art image-guided robotic systems. You will create high-quality ground truth datasets for medical imaging algorithms using manual and semi-automated segmentation tools. This role requires strong attention to detail, and a focus on accuracy and consistency.

• Perform manual and semi-automated segmentation of anatomical structures in medical images
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent, high-quality annotations
• Conduct self-review and quality checks on completed work
• Document workflows, issues, and edge cases clearly
• Collaborate with engineers and clinical experts to refine annotation guidelines

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

To qualify for this position, you must have:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality, consistent output
• Ability to follow structured workflows and repeat processes at scale
• Solid communication and documentation skills
• Comfort working extensively with software tools and computer-based tasks
• Reliable, disciplined work ethic

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Ideally, a candidate would also have:

• Fluency in Spanish and English preferred but not required
• Experience with medical imaging software (e.g., 3D Slicer, ITK-SNAP, OsiriX, etc.)
• Basic understanding of human anatomy
• Familiarity with DICOM data and imaging concepts
• Prior experience in data annotation, QA, or regulated environments