Job Description

job summary:
The company is seeking a hands-on Associate / Senior Associate to support the Pathology Laboratory within the TSRS organization. This role will focus on equipment management and digital imaging operations, including slide scanning, data organization, and coordination with cross-functional team members. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of supporting routine lab operations in a fast-paced environment.

location: South San Francisco, California
job type: Contract
salary: $25.00 - 31.55 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Oversees day-to-day management of pathology laboratory equipment, including tracking, routine checks, and coordination of maintenance and repairs with vendors or internal teams.
• Maintains accurate equipment records, service logs, and documentation in compliance with laboratory procedures.
• Operates digital slide scanning equipment to generate high-quality whole slide images.
• Uploads, organizes, and maintains digital image files and associated metadata within designated database systems.
• Performs quality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness of scanned images and data entries.
• Coordinates with lab staff to schedule scanning activities and ensure timely data availability.
• Tracks sample and image status, providing updates to stakeholders as needed.
• Supports implementation and adherence to standardized workflows for equipment management and digital imaging.
• Assists with general lab operational tasks and other duties as assigned.

1. Pathology Equipment Management
   • Maintain and operate:
     • Histology auto-stainers (routine staining)
     • Immunohistochemistry (IHC) stainers
   • Manage ~13 IHC instruments:
     • Mix of Roche + Agilent systems
   • Perform:
     • Prime cycles
     • Cleaning cycles
     • Decontamination
   • Coordinate with internal service teams for maintenance/issues
2. Reagent & Inventory Management
   • Monitor reagent levels and consumables
   • Order/replenish lab supplies
   • Coordinate internally for restocking
3. Digital Imaging Operations
   • Scan stained slides using digital scanners
   • Upload and organize images into database systems
   • Maintain structured digital image repositories
4. Data & System Organization
   • Work with:
     • Digital imaging platforms
     • LIMS / database systems
   • Ensure proper file organization and accessibility

 
qualifications:
Required

• Bachelors degree with 1+ years of relevant laboratory or technical experience

Preferred

• Experience working in a pathology, histology, or biomedical laboratory setting.
• Hands-on experience with digital slide scanners or imaging platforms.
• Familiarity with database systems, LIMS, or digital image management tools.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to follow established procedures and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills and ability to coordinate across teams.
• Experience with:
  • Histology / pathology lab environments
  • IHC staining workflows
  • Digital slide scanners
  • Image management systems / databases (LIMS)
• Familiarity with:
  • Lab equipment maintenance workflows
  • Biotech industry practices
• Soft Skills / Culture Fit
• Strong attention to lab safety & compliance
• Ability to follow SOPs strictly
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable working:
  • Independently (daily task ownership)
  • Cross-functionally (large team environment)
• Team-oriented and respectful

 
skills: Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)


Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.


Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.


We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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