Programmer

🇺🇸 Hybrid - US

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Software Engineering

🗓️ May 28th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The Academy of Natural Sciences is hiring a Programmer. The role involves establishing a pipeline for converting slide imagery files to OME.TIFF format and displaying them on the OMERO platform. The programmer needs to collaborate closely with the IT Department and the University of Pennsylvania to execute file conversion and OMERO import pipelines while documenting the code and instructions for maintenance.

Highlights

Establish and execute file conversion and OMERO import pipelines.
Document code and provide instructions for maintenance.
Requires proficiency in Java and Linux.
Familiarity with whole-slide microscopy imagery is essential.
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree required.
Position classified as Full-Time Temporary and Non-Exempt.
Compensation determined by qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Programmer Full Description

Job Summary

The role of the programmer is to establish the pipeline for converting while-slide imagery files to OME.TIFF format and for displaying them on the OMERO virtual microscopy platform. This work requires cooperation with the IT Department of the Academy of Natural Sciences and Dr. M. Zarella, University of Pennsylvania.

Essential Functions

Execute the transfer of the file conversion pipeline on the new server provided by the ANS IT.
Execute transfer of the OMERO import pipeline on the new server provided by the ANS IT.
Document the code for both pipelines and complete the instructions for pipeline maintenance.
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Minimum of Bachelor's Degree.
Java, Linux programming skills.
Familiarity with processing whole-slide microscopy imagery.

Preferred Qualifications

Programming skills

Physical Demands

Typically sitting at a desk/table

Location

Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement

Additional Information
This is a Full-Time Temporary position classified as Non-Exempt. The offered pay is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Additional Required Documents

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Original Job Description

Job Summary

Essential Functions

Execute the transfer of the file conversion pipeline on the new server provided by the ANS IT.
Execute transfer of the OMERO import pipeline on the new server provided by the ANS IT.
Document the code for both pipelines and complete the instructions for pipeline maintenance.
Other duties as assigned