Histoscientist (Hybrid)

at  CellCarta

HISTOSCIENTIST – IMAGE ANALYSIS

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? CellCarta, a renowned Contract Research Organization, is actively seeking a highly skilled and motivated Histoscientist to join our dynamic Digital pathology solutions team. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in building out our company’s algorithm development strategy, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving continuous improvement. Join us and collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about advancing patient therapy and making a real difference in the world. Apply today!

SUMMARY

The Histoscientist drives and manages enumeration and/or image analysis requests and projects. The main focus of your responsibilities will lie within the development and validation of new image analysis algorithms to support data delivery in a number of large retrospective studies.

Responsibilities

• Provide support on the development, validation, and documentation of novel image analysis algorithms for histopathology in close collaboration with assay development scientists and pathologists
• Analyses of whole-slide images of HE-, IHC- or IF-stained histological sections
• Collaborate with pathologists, assay development and histoscientists, and project managers to accurately and timely deliver data and documentation
• Assist in writing standard operating procedures and keeping these up-to-date
• Support management and validation of digital pathology software platforms

Education

• Master’s degree in Science (Veterinary Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Bio-engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry and Biotechnology)

Main Requirements

• Solid basis in histology and/or microscopy skills
• Experience with image analysis software (Visiopharm, HALO, …) and digital imaging is a strong advantage
• Strong computer skills and significant experience with Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and Word
• Background in databases and statistical analysis (SQL, R, python, …) is a bonus
• You have excellent communication skills, you are diplomatic and a team player with a positive attitude
• Fluent in English both written as well as spoken
• Detail-oriented person
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to remain methodic and maintain high precision in routine practice

Working Conditions

• Hybrid role: at least 2 days onsite
• Based in Wilrijk, Antwerp

What can we offer

• A dynamic and rapidly changing global environment allowing personal growth
• Training and personal development in a variety of (technical or people related) areas
• True career opportunities as the company grows fast
• A healthy work life balance with on-site and remote working
• A company that is fit for the future
• A competitive salary and benefits
• A great team you can work with

• Provide support on the development, validation, and documentation of novel image analysis algorithms for histopathology in close collaboration with assay development scientists and pathologists
• Analyses of whole-slide images of HE-, IHC- or IF-stained histological sections
• Collaborate with pathologists, assay development and histoscientists, and project managers to accurately and timely deliver data and documentation
• Assist in writing standard operating procedures and keeping these up-to-date
• Support management and validation of digital pathology software platform