Image Data Scientist
Summary
Develop computational image analysis workflows for digital histopathology using Python, OpenCV, and deep learning frameworks like PyTorch. Collaborate with pathologists to analyze Whole Slide Images and build AI-driven algorithms in an HPC environment.
Our client, a world
leader in life sciences and biotechnology, is looking for a “Image Data
Scientist” based out of South San Francisco, CA.
Job Duration: Long
Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension)
Company
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Sick leave, 401K
The Translational
Safety, Pathology – Digital Pathology team is seeking an Image Data
Scientist to support the development of computational image analysis
workflows for digital histopathology. This role will partner closely with
pathologists and cross-functional scientists to develop and apply image
processing, machine learning, and deep learning approaches to pathology data.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop
and implement image analysis pipelines for digital pathology /
histopathology images using classical image processing, ML, and deep
learning techniques.
- Process
and analyze Whole Slide Images (WSI) using tools such as OpenSlide or similar.
- Collaborate
with pathologists and scientists to design image analysis workflows
aligned with biological research questions.
- Perform
statistical analyses, data visualization, and support development of AI-driven
pathology algorithms.
- Contribute
to computational tool development and workflow optimization.
Required Qualifications
- MS/PhD in Data Science,
Computer Vision, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related field
with 5+ years of experience.
- Strong Python programming skills including NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn,
OpenCV.
- Experience
with computer vision, image processing, classification, segmentation,
and digital pathology analytics.
- Hands-on
experience with Whole Slide Image (WSI) analysis.
- Expertise
with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Keras.
- Experience
working in HPC environments / SLURM.
- Proficiency
with Git/GitHub/GitLab version control.
Preferred Skills
- Digital
pathology platforms (HALO, Visiopharm, QuPath).
- Object
detection / segmentation tools (Detectron2).
- Workflow
orchestration (Dagster, Airflow).
- Cloud
computing exposure (AWS EC2).
- GUI
development using Tkinter or PyQt.
If interested, please
send us your updated resume at
hr@dawarconsulting.com/akansha@dawarconsulting.com