Image Data Scientist - Computational Pathology

Computational Pathology Scientist/Image Data Scientist

Our client, a world leader in diagnostics and life sciences, is looking for a "Computational Pathology Scientist/Image Data Scientist" based out of South San Francisco, CA. Job Duration: Long Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension) Pay Rate: $65/hr on W2 Company Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Sick leave, 401K

The Translational Safety Pathology team is seeking an Image Data Scientist to support the Digital Pathology group. This role will help advance computational analysis of digital histopathology slides using image processing, machine learning, and deep learning methods. The position involves close collaboration with pathologists and data scientists to design image analysis workflows that address key biological questions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and apply image-processing and analysis pipelines using Python and commercial pathology software.
• Implement and optimize ML/DL models for image classification, segmentation, and quantitative tissue analysis.
• Collaborate with pathologists to translate biological needs into computational solutions.
• Manage and analyze large-scale whole-slide image datasets.
• Perform data visualization, statistical analysis, and documentation of results.

Required Skills & Experience:

• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years' experience in image analysis or computational pathology.
• Strong programming skills in Python (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, OpenCV).
• Experience handling Whole Slide Images (WSI) using tools like OpenSlide.
• Solid understanding of machine learning and computer vision techniques.
• Proficiency with Git/GitHub and collaborative coding practices.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras; Detectron2 a plus).
• Knowledge of HPC environments (SLURM) and large-scale training workflows.
• Familiarity with commercial pathology tools (HALO, Visiopharm, QuPath).
• Experience building GUIs, data pipelines, or using cloud computing (AWS EC2).

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