Research Associate III, Digital Pathology

Kelly Services has been providing outstanding employment opportunities to the most talented individuals in the marketplace. We are proud to offer a contract temporary opportunity to work as a Research Associate III, Digital Pathology (CW) at a prestigious Fortune 500® company in Foster City, CADuration: 1 yearRate: $38-$48/hourResearch Associate III, Digital Pathology (CW)We are seeking a highly motivated image analysis scientist to join the Pathobiology group within the Non-Clinical Safety and Pathobiology Division in support of drug-discovery and development projects throughout Gilead Sciences pipeline.The successful candidate will work closely with internal and external collaborators to identify and validate novel drug targets and further our understanding of the pathobiology in areas of oncology, fibrosis, virology, and inflammation. Responsibilities will include developing, customizing and executing high-throughput image analysis workflows and generating data presentations. You will have a background in biological or computational sciences or a related quantitative discipline. Experience with image analysis software (e.g. Halo, Visiopharm, Definiens, Matlab, Python) and knowledge of image analysis (e.g. filtering signal channels, object segmentation, feature detection and classification) is required. Experience in scripting languages (e.g. Python, matlab) and whole slide scanning technologies is a plus.The successful candidate must be self-motivated and detail-oriented, exhibit excellent organizational and communication skills, demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight timelines, thrive with a high degree of responsibility, is a proficient team-player in a cross-functional and highly collaborative team environment. Applicants should be able to troubleshoot independently and show curiosity-driven engagement in scientific problemsEssential Duties and Job Functions:

Conduct high-quality image-based data analysis, and generate detailed reports to support internal decision making

Evaluate and implement new computational approaches in digital pathology to support understanding of histopathological endpoints

Ensure integrity and deadline-driven timely completion of analysis workflows, data package generation, and report submission

Knowledge, Experience, and Skills:

Graduate degree (MSc or PhD) in biological science/engineering or in a field related to signal/image processing, pattern recognition, and/or computer vision Programming skills and experience with one or more of CellProfiler, Fiji, OME, OpenCV, Aperio, HALO, Visiopharm or Definiens is highly desirable. Experience with whole-slide imaging in support of histopathology data collection and analysis is preferred. Specific expertise in predictive modeling using statistical and machine learning methods is a plus. Experience in manipulating and analyzing large internal, public and commercial datasets and with visualization is a plus Experience in deep learning and convolutional neural networks and its applications to image processing and computer vision is a plus Familiarity with cell biology and microscopy is a plusApply Now!This position is recruited for by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch. To be considered for this position, you must submit your resumes. Thank you for your interest in the assignment.Also, feel free to follow up via email to RACS113@KELLYSERVICES.COMWhy Kelly ® ?As a worker today, it’s up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve your potential. Helping you find what’s next is what we’re all about. We know what’s going on in the evolving world of work—just ask the nearly 500,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance, and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.About Kelly ®At Kelly , we’re always thinking about what’s next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we’re a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.#KellyGTS