Translational Research Scientist - II

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Job description

Our client, one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in USA is looking for a Translational Research Scientist at South San Francisco, CA

Job title: Translational Research Scientist - II (Associate)

Location: Onsite - 213 E. Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080

Qualifications:

Required Experience and Skills:

• B.S with minimum 5+ years'; Masters with 3+ years'; PHD with 1-2 years' of relevant work experience in industry or academia

• Experience using digital image analysis software and spatial imaging platforms such as HALO, Visiopharm, QuPath, digital slide scanning, multiplex spectral imaging, Akoya Polaris, Phenocycler/Fusion.

• Strong organizational abilities and communication skills

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Programming skills with application in imaging (e.g. Python, MATLAB) data

• Experience with immunohistochemistry and multiplexed immunofluorescence assay development

• Experience with version control environments, such as Git

• Experience with high-performance Linux cluster and cloud computing

• Familiarity with client servers and cloud computing infrastructure

• Comfort with histology/microanatomy

• Background in oncology and/or immunology

Responsibilities:

The Anatomic Pathology group within the Profiling & Expression department is seeking a motivated, experienced scientist with experience in digital image analysis on digital pathology images to support discovery and translational research in our pathology group in South San Francisco. The Successful Candidate will:

• Perform image preprocessing tasks according to established SOPs, including metadata extraction, output quality control, and secure data transfer to cloud storage.

• Assist in evaluating and implementing new algorithms to enhance the image analysis pipeline, such as cell segmentation improvements, tissue classification, and cell phenotyping.

• Assist with the transfer of data and image-related information for analysis, facilitating smooth collaboration between teams.

• Coordinating with IT to

• Gather and document feedback from users on image analysis workflows and tools.

• Address user pain points, define requirements, and improve tool functionality.

• Lead user experience testing, working with IT to implement improvements and optimize tools for production use

• Maintain and update image analysis computers to ensure they remain optimized for routine tasks

• Define and document requirements for new tools and ensure their successful deployment.

• Provide administrative support for multiplex IHC related work, including reagent ordering, capital equipment purchasing, document and maintain SOPs for image processing and analysis workflows.

• Interact smoothly with scientists, computer scientists, and informatics/IT staff, both internally and externally

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands - Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells - creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

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