Imaging Scientist, Precision Medicine

Indica Labs; Albuquerque (NM); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Indica Labs is seeking an Imaging Scientist, Precision Medicine to perform scientific analysis on digital pathology images and to manage research projects with the ability to present key data to stakeholders. The role emphasizes histology and histopathology with experience in collaboration with clinical and life science partners.

You will execute end-to-end image analyses using our software suite, train algorithms, prepare study reports, and ensure data integrity in a controlled environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant biomedical science discipline.
• Two years of image analysis and digital pathology experience.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional results as an image analyst/scientist.
• Excellent knowledge of histology and histopathology.
• Authorization to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Performs end-to-end histopathology image analyses on projects with clinical collaborators.
• Meets with collaborators to identify study requirements and outputs.
• Conducts image analysis and QC using Indica Labs' software and other tools.
• Maintains regular status communications with collaborators and clients.
• Manages research and validation tasks when developing AI algorithms.
• Prepares study reports and presents results and findings.
• Maintains data repositories and GLP-like write-ups.
• Handles PHI per HIPAA requirements.

Skills

Presentation skills

Customer service oriented

Critical thinking

Data visualization

IT literacy

Screen time endurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in biomedical science

Tools

Indica Labs software suite

AI-based image analysis

Job description

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

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

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