About Pictor Labs
Pictor Labs is the world’s leading virtual staining company, transforming digital pathology with breakthrough AI-powered technology. Our innovations deliver diagnostic-quality results in minutes while preserving tissue samples for deeper analysis.
With our proprietary DeepStain™ and ReStain™ platforms, laboratories can perform unlimited virtual staining from a single sample—eliminating the inefficiencies of traditional chemical staining. This accelerates research, drives clinical adoption, reduces chemical waste, and expands diagnostic capabilities.
Role Overview
We’re seeking a Machine Learning Scientist to own the representation learning and generative modeling stack behind Pictor’s virtual staining. You’ll design and deploy scalable, production-ready models that seamlessly integrate into clinical workflows and redefine pathology worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead self-supervised learning (SSL) pretraining for high-dimensional image representations.
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Advance image-to-image translation with focus on calibration, uncertainty, and reliability.
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Build embedding-based similarity, retrieval, and QA pipelines.
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Develop robust QC systems to detect batch effects and domain shifts.
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Productionize models with scalable training, automated evaluation, and monitored inference.
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Collaborate with pathologists, product managers, and engineers to deliver research into clinical-ready workflows.
Required Qualifications
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Strong expertise in representation learning (contrastive, masked, teacher-student methods).
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Hands-on experience with generative modeling and image-to-image translation.
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Knowledge of distributed training, large-scale optimization, and data pipelines.
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Proficiency in evaluation science: calibration, uncertainty, error analysis.
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Background in data-centric ML: dataset curation, augmentation, reproducibility.
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Solid grounding in MLOps: reproducibility, automation, versioning, monitoring.
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Skilled in Python and deep learning frameworks (PyTorch/TensorFlow).
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Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Why Join Pictor Labs?
At Pictor Labs, you’ll be at the forefront of digital pathology innovation, pushing the boundaries of medical AI. We offer a collaborative, mission-driven environment where your work directly impacts healthcare outcomes worldwide.
Equal Opportunity
Pictor Labs is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse perspectives and are dedicated to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace for all.