Digital Pathology Specialist I - Histology

NeoGenomics; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development programs

Training opportunities

Competitive benefits (HMO/PPO)

401k match & ESPP

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off 16 days + holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

NeoGenomics is seeking a Digital Pathology Specialist for our Aliso Viejo, CA lab to support AI-enabled digital pathology operations across the enterprise.

You will implement, validate, and optimize WSI, IMS, and AI tools, coordinating with IT, operations, and vendors to ensure robust deployment and production readiness. This role requires hands-on validation activity and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of Digital Pathology, Laboratory, or IT experience.
• ASCP HT/HTL preferred.
• Knowledge of WSI validation guidelines and digital pathology standards.
• Experience with digital pathology scanners, IMS, and AI platforms.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Detail-oriented with ability to record complex data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation and validation strategies for AI-enabled digital pathology.
• Design and schedule validation study plans with Operations and Medical services.
• Coordinate scanning initiatives across departments and vendors.
• Prepare reports documenting development activities and system performance.
• Serve as primary contact for scanner/IMS vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure site readiness for scanner installation (network, storage, integration).
• Lead algorithm validation to support operational deployment.
• Oversee transfer to clinical production and staff training as needed.
• Troubleshoot test performance, workflow, and instrumentation issues.
• Lead IQ/OQ/PQ report design with cross-functional teams.
• Support IT development of AI-enabled equipment and tools.
• Collaborate on SOPs and regulatory-compliant forms.
• Participate in site and department audits; travel 20-30%.

Skills

Digital Pathology

Medical IT

Data accuracy

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

ASCP HT/HTL preferred

Tools

Image management systems

AI image analysis platforms

Digital pathology scanners

Job description

Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity.

We believe in career development and empowering our employees.

• Not only do we provide career coaches internally, but we offer many training opportunities to expand your knowledge base!
• We have highly competitive benefits with a variety of HMO and PPO options.
• We have company 401k match along with an Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• We have tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and even start employees off with 16 days of paid time off plus holidays.
• We offer wellness courses and have highly engaged employee resource groups.

Come join the Neo team and be part of our amazing World Class Culture!

NeoGenomics is looking for a Digital Pathology Specialist for our lab in Aliso Viejo, CA who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow.

Shift: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm (subject to change based on business needs)

Now that you know what we're looking for in talent, let us tell you why you'd want to work at NeoGenomics:

As an employer, we promise to provide you with a purpose driven mission in which you have the opportunity to save lives by improving patient care through the exceptional work you perform. Together, we will become the world's leading cancer reference laboratory.

Position Summary:

The Digital Pathology Specialist is responsible for performing and coordinating activities that support AI-enabled digital pathology operations across the enterprise. This role executes system implementations, validations, technical integrations, and operational support activities related to whole slide imaging (WSI), image management systems (IMS), and image analysis algorithms. The Digital Pathology Specialist works closely with the Enterprise Head of Digital Pathology, Operations, Medical Services, Information Technology, and external vendors to implement, validate, maintain, and optimize digital pathology solutions and AI-enabled technologies across enterprise operations.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead instrument and system installation and validation strategies along with execution for AI-enabled digital pathology, working with key stakeholders such as Operations, Medical and DTS
• Collaborate on the design and schedule validation study plans with Operations and Medical services across all operational sites
• Serve as the operational lead for all digital pathology scanning initiatives, coordinating activities across Operations, IT, Digital Pathology, Medical Services, and external vendors
• Prepare high-quality and timely reports to document development activities and system performance
• Act as the primary point of contact for scanner vendors, image management system (IMS) vendors, and internal stakeholders during deployments and upgrades
• Ensure site readiness activities are completed prior to scanner installation, including network connectivity, storage connectivity, and integration testing
• Lead algorithm validation activities to support operational implementation
• Oversee transfer to clinical production including lab staff training as needed
• Anticipate and troubleshoot test performance, workflow, and instrumentation issues
• Lead design, preparation and implementation of IQ/OQ/PQ reports with cross-functional stakeholders
• Participate in IT development of AI-enabled equipment and tools
• Collaborate with Operations on the preparation of department forms and SOPs in accordance with regulatory, medical and operational requirements
• Participate in site and department audits as applicable
• Travel: At least 20-30% required

Experience, Education and Qualifications:

• Two (2) or more years of experience in Digital Pathology, Laboratory, and/or Information Technology experience
• HT/HTL (ASCP) preferred
• Knowledge of CAP Whole Slide Imaging (WSI) validation guidelines and related digital pathology standards, guidance documents, and best practices
• Experience with digital pathology scanners, image management systems, and AI/image analysis platforms
• Solid understanding of laboratory techniques
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory requirements
• Detail-oriented with ability to capture and record complex scientific data accurately and reliably