Sr Associate

Planet Pharma; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a hands-on Associate/Senior Associate to support the Pathology Laboratory in South San Francisco. The role focuses on equipment management and digital imaging operations, including slide scanning and data organization.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree, with at least 1 year of relevant laboratory experience, and be detail-oriented in managing lab equipment and digital image files.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1+ years of relevant laboratory or technical experience.
• Experience in a pathology, histology, or biomedical laboratory setting is preferred.
• Ability to operate digital slide scanning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily management of pathology laboratory equipment.
• Maintains accurate equipment records and service logs.
• Operates digital slide scanning equipment for high-quality images.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Digital slide scanners

Database systems

LIMS

Job description

Target PR Range: 19-29/hr DOE. Seeking a hands‑on Associate / Senior Associate to support the Pathology Laboratory within the TSRS organization. This role will focus on equipment management and digital imaging operations, including slide scanning, data organization, and coordination with cross‑functional team members. The successful candidate will be detail‑oriented, highly organized, and capable of supporting routine lab operations in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day‑to‑day management of pathology laboratory equipment, including tracking, routine checks, and coordination of maintenance and repairs with vendors or internal teams.
• Maintains accurate equipment records, service logs, and documentation in compliance with laboratory procedures.
• Operates digital slide scanning equipment to generate high‑quality whole slide images.
• Uploads, organizes, and maintains digital image files and associated metadata within designated database systems.
• Performs quality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness of scanned images and data entries.
• Coordinates with lab staff to schedule scanning activities and ensure timely data availability.
• Tracks sample and image status, providing updates to stakeholders as needed.
• Supports implementation and adherence to standardized workflows for equipment management and digital imaging.
• Assists with general lab operational tasks and other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree with 1+ years of relevant laboratory or technical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a pathology, histology, or biomedical laboratory setting.
• Hands‑on experience with digital slide scanners or imaging platforms.
• Familiarity with database systems, LIMS, or digital image management tools.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to follow established procedures and work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective communication skills and ability to coordinate across teams.