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Scientist II
Location: Ridgefield, CT
Category: Scientific
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Country: United States
Employment: Contract
Worksite: On-Site
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Duties
Job Description
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with three-plus (3 ) years of experience in related scientific discipline or Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in related scientific discipline or equivalent experience in related field.
Pay Rate Range: $30-41/hr depending on experience
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma. The industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it’s from an official Planet Pharma domain (@planet-pharma.com, @planet-pharma.co.uk, and @ppgadvisorypartners.com) and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
The Planet Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Location: Ridgefield, CT
Category: Scientific
Salary: Apply for details
Country: United States
Employment: Contract
Worksite: On-Site
Apply For This Position
Duties
Job Description
- Develop and optimize image analysis pipelines for 2D and 3D biomedical images.
- Perform quantitative analysis of histology, IHC, IF, and multiplex imaging data.
- Apply classical image processing and machine learning methods for feature extraction, segmentation, and classification. Including integration of multiple image analysis platforms (e.g., HALO, Visiopharm, QuPath).
- Collaborate with pathologists, biologists, and data scientists to define analytical endpoints.
- Validate image derived biomarkers and ensure analytical rigor.
- Document workflows and ensure reproducibility of analyses.
- Support interpretation and visualization of image based data for scientific reports.
- Help cross lab collaboration through image and algorithm transfer.
- Proficient in scientific programming languages (R, Python) and have experience applying machine learning techniques, preferably in pathology images (H&E/IHC/mIF).
- Extensive experience applying machine learning techniques.
- Experience in cell image analysis and marker quantification from multiplex IHC for digital pathology.
- Experience with some of these image analysis tools (e.g., HALO AI, Visiopharm, QuPath, CellProfiler).
- Strong problem-solving and independent thinking skills.
- Experience in tumor immunology and histopathology is a plus
- Previous experience in industry and biotech is desired.
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with three-plus (3 ) years of experience in related scientific discipline or Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in related scientific discipline or equivalent experience in related field.
Pay Rate Range: $30-41/hr depending on experience
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
Fraud Alert
Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma. The industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it’s from an official Planet Pharma domain (@planet-pharma.com, @planet-pharma.co.uk, and @ppgadvisorypartners.com) and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
The Planet Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Salary : $30 - $41