
Imaging & Pathology Support Coordinator
- Naperville, IL
- $75,000-85,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Each day, ensure that samples for prospective testing are distributed in a timely fashion and according to the competence matrix;
- Each week, plan and schedule batch retrospective work for the group of pathologists to ensure proper distribution of assignments according to workload, availability, and the competence matrix;
- Set up HE evaluation tests in LabKick and distribute HEs in LabKick according to workload, availability, and the competence matrix;
- Each day, prioritize samples, including identifying those that must be completed by end of business that day versus those due at a future date;
- Work with the Section Head Path-HIQu, and the Project Managers to conduct long-term planning for large batch retrospective work;
- Identify and troubleshoot problems that may adversely affect timelines, result quality, and resource allocation;
- Coordinate with the Medical Director, the Section Head Path-HIQu, and the Project Managers on issues impacting services;
- Signal lack of human resources for specific tasks;
- Aid in maintaining the US Pathology Team Master Calendar;
- Each week, ensure that evaluation or analysis requests for the assay development team are distributed in a timely fashion and according to workload and project assignment;
- Support the creation and QC of TMA grids in imaging software and of scoring spreadsheets;
- Support the internal pathologist training program, including image de-archiving, copying, renaming, preparation for use in the internal pathotrainer, training session setup, participant follow-up, and completion and diling of final training documentation;
- Support the CDx pathologist training program, including collaboration with the external partner, scheduling, training slide management, slide randomization and relabeling, slide return shipments, score management, and form filing;
- Adjust workload accordingly during training periods;
- Support the local operators digital imaging in assigning priorities to ensure availability of whole-slide image or scanned slides for the US site-intended work;
- With direction from the Medical Director and in conjunction with the Section Head Path-HIQu, establish any necessary updates to local pathology support processes, including but not limited to those related to slide flow, imaging, planning, and scheduling to ensure that the local pathology team works efficiently and effectively;
- Collaborate with the Business Development team, Project Managers, and laboratory operations personnel to optimize planning, including establishing estimated project timelines and ensuring a sufficient number of appropriately trained staff are available to meet customer expectations.
- Degree in Laboratory Science and Technology.
- Minimum of five years of relevant industry experience;
- Knowledge of image processing and familiarity with digital workflows, gained through academic study or previous work experience;
- Organizational Skills: timeliness, oversight, prioritization;
- Expertise: clinical research regulations, clinical study-related tasks, proficiency with digital and research tools;
- Execution: proactivity, problem-solving, focus on quality, detail-oriented approach;
- Leadership: accountability, critical thinking, assertiveness;
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication, openness to feedback, empathy in team and stakeholder interactions;
- Contribution to HGX Growth / Coaching & Mentoring: collaboration and team-building, flexibility in adapting to change, positive attitude.
- Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, fully onsite.
- Competitive wages: $75,000 - $85,000 USD;
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits;
- 401k retirement savings plan with a healthy match;
- Vacation and sick time;
- Career development opportunities;
- Continuing education.