Digital Pathology Technician

Description

Responsibilities
Operate a Zeiss brightfield whole-slide scanner
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 troubleshooting
Follow established slide-tracking, labeling, and file-naming procedures
Upload digital slide images into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
Maintain accurate documentation and organization of scanned files
Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure image quality standards are met
Support project timelines while maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail

Top 3 Hiring Priorities
Attention to Detail
Brightfield Scanner Experience
Team-Oriented / Collaborative Mindset

Required Qualifications
Experience operating brightfield whole-slide scanners
Strong attention to detail and quality control mindset
Ability to follow established workflows and SOPs
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently after a brief training period
Comfortable working onsite in Los Angeles for the duration of the project

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in digital pathology, pathology imaging, or slide digitization
Experience reviewing pathology or histology images for quality
Familiarity with image management systems or LIMS platforms
Experience working with Zeiss, Leica, Hamamatsu, Aperio, or similar scanners

Not Required
Bachelor's Degree
Histology Certification
Laboratory Certification
Wet Lab Experience

Ideal Backgrounds
Digital Pathology Technician
Pathology Imaging Technician
Slide Scanner Operator
Histology Assistant
Histology Technician
Digital Imaging Specialist
Laboratory Imaging Technician
Research Technician with Whole Slide Imaging (WSI) experience

Skills

zeiss, image processing, Data entry, Pathology

Top Skills Details

zeiss,image processing,Data entry,Pathology

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Experience operating digital pathology or slide scanning equipment
Strong quality-control mindset
Experience following established SOPs
Strong documentation and organizational skills
Ability to work onsite in Los Angeles
Ability to work independently after training

Preferred Qualifications

Digital pathology experience
Histology or pathology laboratory experience
Whole Slide Imaging (WSI) experience
Experience with Zeiss, Leica, Hamamatsu, or Aperio scanners
Experience using LIMS or image management software

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Los Angeles, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $55.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Los Angeles, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA. About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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