Digital Imaging Specialist

Provide 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.

Med-Pathology

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 regular

Job Classification

Staff.Digital Imaging Specialist

Job Family

Research

Job Sub-Family

Imaging Research

Campus

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years Of Experience Required

2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?

Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:30-5:00

Work Arrangement

On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range

To Be Determined Based On Qualifications

Relocation Offered

No

Visa Sponsorship Provided

No

Background Check

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances

Not Applicable

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Not Applicable