Digital Pathology Scan Technician I - Precision Medicine

Caris Life Sciences; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Caris Life Sciences is seeking a skilled technician to manage the slide-scanning operations in our clinical laboratory, ensuring high-quality Whole Slide Images and timely QC. You will retrieve slides, operate scanners, and support software testing under supervision.

Responsibilities include coordinating slide intake, maintaining equipment, triaging cases for digital review with pathologists, and collaborating across IHC, Lab Operations, and Pathology teams while adhering to SOPs, GLP, and

Qualifications

• Associate degree with preferred major in Biological and/or Physical Sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with whole-slide imaging in support of histopathology data collection and analysis.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety and quality control procedures and regulations.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Internet for business use.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate receipt for scanning of glass microscope slides from different sources and assesses quality of slide for scanning; works with requestors as necessary.
• Operate the Whole Slide Scanners in use by the department.
• Evaluate workflow to determine optimal slide placement on different high-throughput or low-throughput scanners; maintain scanning prioritization in accordance with established procedure.
• Review the generated images for quality issues; processes re-scans as necessary.
• Triages cases based on suitability for digital review, ensuring that images are viable scans for Pathologist review prior to digital distribution.
• Maintain scanners between vendor preventative maintenance visits, perform calibrations to vendor specs, and work with vendor support team for troubleshooting purposes when necessary.
• Assist with testing software solutions to support the department.
• Monitor the department email inbox and address inquiries in a timely manner, prioritizing cases as requested.
• Work cross-functionally with various departments including IHC, Lab Operations, Pathology Operations, and Pathologists.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures and comply with GLP and safety requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient information in accordance with federal, state and local guidelines and regulations.
• Accepts other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Biological/Physical Sciences

Tools

Whole Slide Scanners

MS Office

Job description

Caris Life Sciences is seeking a skilled technician to manage the slide-scanning operations in our clinical laboratory, ensuring high-quality Whole Slide Images and timely QC. You will retrieve slides, operate scanners, and support software testing under supervision.

Responsibilities include coordinating slide intake, maintaining equipment, triaging cases for digital review with pathologists, and collaborating across IHC, Lab Operations, and Pathology teams while adhering to SOPs, GLP, and