Digital Imaging Specialist

Digital Imaging SpecialistProvide advanced microscopy and specialized histology imaging support, baseline informatics/ Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) accession duties to support lab operations. The position performs whole slide imaging (WSI) activities, including general and specialized microscopy, scanner operation, post-scanning quality checking, data entry, storage and archival. Responsibilities will also include interaction with scanning vendors and troubleshooting software operation/ hardware issues, as necessary.Essential Functions:Image acquisition: Operate manual and motorized/ automated digital light and fluorescence microscopy systems. Understand and apply/ modify automation routines for focus acquisition, background and signal-to-noise optimization.Provide microtomy feedback and overall specimen quality reports to histology operations.Perform quality assurance evaluations on scanned images, ensure diagnostic and analysis quality and data de-identification when appropriate.Upload/archival of the slide images into various LIMS repository as required in the lab workflow protocol and/or project.Collect and organize experimental data associated with scanning projects (Basic grouping, Assist with research activities – manuscript generation, data input, algorithms.Prepare and analyze data metrics related to imaging system reliability, overall data storage usage, and predictive/ anticipation of data archival tasks.Perform routine maintenance, alignments, and calibrations on hardware to ensure system functionality and regulatory compliance.Serve as primary resource for equipment knowledge, troubleshooting and data information regarding the imaging system and pathology workflow software.Attention to detail, accurate, precise, and dependable performance of techniques and organization is critical to interpretation and experimental conclusions.Physical Effort: This position is primarily sedentary. However, there will be some walking between laboratories.The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.Assignment Category: Full-time regularJob Classification: StaffJob Family: ResearchJob Sub-Family: Imaging ResearchCampus: PittsburghMinimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's DegreeMinimum Years of Experience Required: 2Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30-5:00Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualificationsRelocation Offered: NoVisa Sponsorship Provided: NoBackground Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background checkChild Protection Clearances: Not ApplicableRequired Documents: ResumeOptional Documents: Not Applicable