EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

HISTOPATHOLOGY ALGORITHM SCIENTIST
REPORTS TO: BOB SCHWEITZER, LEAD ALGORITHM SCIENTIST

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• This person will be responsible for developing and implementing image and spectral-based algorithms for detection, classification, and quantification of materials in hyperspectral images.
• Research and develop novel data analysis algorithms for product and application development
• Collaborate on gov’t proposals and grants in the area of algorithm development
• Generate and author patents
• Support on-going gov’t and commercial projects
• Work directly with software engineers to implement algorithms into commercial software products

COMPANY:

• ChemImage Corporation located in Pittsburgh, Pa. is the World Leader in Chemical Imaging technology. We are looking for individuals with initiative, integrity and intelligence to join our exciting team. We seek candidates who demonstrate the independence to identify their own path within the organization, yet have the ability to contribute within a team environment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• MS, PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, Chemistry or related, with emphasis in signal and image processing
• Experience with digital pathology images of stained tissue sections
• 3+ years strong Matlab programming experience
• Solid understanding of multivariate statistics
• Experience with hyperspectral image analysis, and/or chemometric techniques such as pattern recognition, calibration, classification and optimization
• Well versed in current algorithm literature
• Experience with imaging processing techniques such as image filtering, segmentation, multi-sensor image fusion and image registration
• Experience in the development of commercial software in a Windows environment in either C# / C++ programming
• A solid background in the .net environment is a plus
• A strong background in the use of the Software Development Lifecycle and quality processes – especially as defined by the IEEE Software Engineering standards
• Total commitment to quality and complete attention to detail
• The ability to think logically
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

COMPENSATION:

• ChemImage offers a competitive salary, including an outstanding benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME TO:

Bob Schweitzer
Lead Algorithm Scientist
7301 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Fax: (412) 241-7311
Email: schweitz@chemimage.com