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Responsibilities

Operate and maintain whole-slide brightfield scanners and related imaging equipment to produce high-quality digital pathology slides.

• Operate a Zeiss brightfield whole-slide scanner (and similar slide scanners as needed)
• Load and scan prepared glass pathology slides
• Review scanned images for quality, clarity, focus, and completeness
• Identify image defects and perform re-scans as needed
• Perform basic scanner calibration and routine troubleshooting
• Follow established slide-tracking, labeling, and file-naming procedures
• Upload digital slide images into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and maintain accurate file organization
• Maintain documentation and logs to support quality control and traceability
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to meet image quality standards and project timelines

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Top Hiring Priorities

• Strong attention to detail and quality-control mindset
• Experience with brightfield whole-slide scanners (WSI)
• Team-oriented / collaborative mindset

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Required Qualifications

• Experience operating brightfield whole-slide scanners (Zeiss, Hamamatsu, Leica, Aperio, or similar)
• Demonstrated attention to detail and quality control in imaging workflows
• Ability to follow established SOPs and standardized workflows
• Strong documentation and organizational skills (file naming, tracking)
• Ability to work onsite in Los Angeles, CA for the duration of the project
• Able to work independently after a brief training period

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Preferred Qualifications

• Prior digital pathology, pathology imaging, histology, or slide digitization experience
• Experience reviewing pathology or histology images for quality
• Familiarity with LIMS or image management systems
• Experience with Zeiss, Leica, Hamamatsu, Aperio, or similar whole-slide scanners

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Skills

• Whole Slide Imaging (WSI) operation
• Zeiss scanner operation (or equivalent)
• LIMS / image management systems (uploading & tracking)
• Image quality review and basic image processing awareness
• Data entry and documentation

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $35.00 - $55.00 per hour (contract). Individual compensation will depend on qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.
• Potential benefits for eligible temporary employees may include: medical, dental & vision; critical illness/accident/hospital plans; 401(k) retirement plan options; voluntary life & AD&D; short- and long-term disability; HSA; transportation benefits; employee assistance program; and time off policies. Eligibility and benefits vary by classification and length of assignment.

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Job Type & Location

• Employment type: Contract (onsite) — role is based in Los Angeles, CA.
• Workplace type: Fully onsite for the duration of the project.
• Experience level: Entry Level / Early career roles accepted.
• Anticipated application deadline: Oct 31, 2026 (per client posting).

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About the Confidential Client

Confidential Client is hiring for a Scientific & QA project requiring digital pathology imaging support. The team values accuracy, collaboration, and operational rigor while delivering high-quality slide digitization at scale.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

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