Digital Pathology Technician
The Digital Pathology Technician operates brightfield whole-slide scanners, primarily Zeiss equipment, to digitize pathology slides with high accuracy and quality. This role involves reviewing scanned images for defects, performing scanner calibration and troubleshooting, and managing digital slide data within LIMS while collaborating with engineering and operations teams to meet project timelines and quality standards. The position requires strong attention to detail, adherence to SOPs, and the ability to work independently onsite in Los Angeles.
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Role overview
Confidential Client is seeking a detail-oriented Digital Pathology Technician (contract) to operate brightfield whole-slide scanners and support slide digitization projects onsite in Los Angeles, CA. This role focuses on high-quality slide scanning, basic scanner troubleshooting, accurate file tracking, and collaboration with operations and engineering teams to meet project timelines and image-quality standards.
Key responsibilities
- Operate brightfield whole-slide scanners (e.g., Zeiss or similar) to load and scan prepared glass pathology slides
- Review scanned images for focus, clarity, completeness and other quality issues
- Identify defects and perform re-scans as required to meet quality standards
- Perform basic scanner calibration and routine troubleshooting according to SOPs
- Follow slide-tracking, labeling, and standardized file-naming procedures
- Upload and organize digital slide images in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) or image management platform
- Maintain accurate documentation of scanning activities and scanned files
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to resolve image-quality or workflow issues
- Support project timelines while maintaining strong attention to detail
Top hiring priorities
- Attention to detail and quality-control mindset
- Experience with brightfield whole-slide scanner operation (or demonstrated ability to learn quickly)
- Team-oriented and collaborative approach
Required qualifications
- Experience operating brightfield whole-slide scanners (or hands-on experience with slide scanners)
- Demonstrated attention to detail and strong quality-control practices
- Ability to follow established workflows, SOPs, and documentation procedures
- Strong organizational skills and accuracy in data/file management
- Able to work onsite in Los Angeles, CA for the duration of the contract
- Able to work independently after a brief training period
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in digital pathology, pathology imaging, histology, or slide digitization workflows
- Familiarity reviewing pathology or histology images for quality
- Experience with LIMS or image management systems
- Experience with Zeiss, Leica, Hamamatsu, Aperio, or similar whole-slide scanners
- Previous Whole Slide Imaging (WSI) project experience
Skills & tools
- Brightfield whole-slide scanning (Zeiss, Leica, Hamamatsu, Aperio — preferred)
- Image quality review and basic image processing awareness
- LIMS / image management system familiarity (uploading, metadata, file organization)
- Strong data entry and documentation practices
Pay, contract & benefits
- Contract — Onsite in Los Angeles, CA
- Pay range: $35.00 – $55.00 per hour (actual offer will depend on qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors)
- If eligible, temporary-role benefits may include: medical, dental & vision; 401(k); voluntary life & AD&D; disability coverage; HSA; transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; and paid time off (eligibility rules apply).
- Application deadline: Oct 31, 2026.
Workplace & logistics
- This position is fully onsite in Los Angeles, CA for the duration of the contract. Applicants must be able to work at the client site.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities—please request accommodation if needed.
Candidate backgrounds that fit well
- Digital Pathology Technician
- Pathology Imaging Technician
- Slide Scanner Operator
- Histology Assistant / Technician
- Digital Imaging Specialist
- Laboratory Imaging Technician
- Research Technician with WSI experience
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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