Medical Image Annotation Supervisor

Primary Function of Position 

We are seeking a Medical Image Annotation Supervisor to support Ions Machine Learning Engineering this role you will oversee a team of annotation technicians working with CT MRI ultrasound and bronchoscopy images to support the development of state-of-the-art image-guided robotic systems. You will create high-quality ground truth datasets for medical imaging algorithms using manual and semi-automated segmentation tools while also ensuring the team meets its quality and productivity goals.

This role requires strong attention to detail a focus on accuracy and consistency and the ability to coordinate as the primary point of contact for the annotation team. The ideal candidate brings several years of hands-on experience in medical imaging or data annotation and is ready to take the next step into a supervisory capacity. Formal people management experience is not required but a demonstrated ability to communicate with guide support and quality-check the work of peers is essential.

As a bilingual supervisor based in Mexicali you will play a critical role in bridging communication between the local annotation team and U.S.-based engineering stakeholders. You must be comfortable working in both English and Spanish across written documentation verbal communication and technical instruction. Occasional travel to U.S. facilities will be required for training sessions meetings and cross-site collaboration and candidates must hold a valid passport and U.S. visa or be eligible and willing to obtain one prior to the start date.

Essential Job Duties

The Medical Image Annotation Supervisor plays a central role in ensuring the quality consistency and timely delivery of annotated medical imaging datasets that directly support the development of Ions image-guided robotic systems. This position bridges the gap between hands-on annotation work and team coordination requiring an individual who is equally comfortable performing complex segmentation tasks and guiding others to do the same.

• Team Coordination

Coordinate and oversee daily annotation activities across the team including task assignment progress tracking and deadline management

Maintain and update project tracking tools to provide accurate real-time visibility into team capacity and output

Identify workflow inefficiencies and implement process improvements to optimize team productivity

Facilitate daily or weekly team check-ins to surface blockers align on priorities and communicate updates from stakeholders

Identify quality issues and escalate ensure quality improvements are implemented

Onboard new team members by supporting as appropriate

Support scheduling and coverage planning to ensure consistent team availability during high-demand periods

• Annotation

Perform manual and semi-automated segmentation of anatomical structures in medical images

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent high-quality annotations

Conduct self-review and quality checks on completed work

Document workflows issues and edge cases clearly

Collaborate with engineers and clinical experts to refine annotation guidelines

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience

To qualify for this position you must have:

Full professional fluency in Spanish and English (spoken and written); ability to translate technical and clinical annotation guidelines between languages

2 years of previous experience in a supervisor role

Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality consistent output

Ability to follow structured workflows and repeat processes at scale

Strong communication and documentation skills

Comfort working extensively with software tools and computer-based tasks

Reliable disciplined work ethic

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Ideally a candidate would also have:

Previous team management experience

Experience with medical imaging software (e.g. 3D Slicer ITK-SNAP OsiriX etc.)

Basic understanding of human anatomy

Familiarity with DICOM data and imaging concepts

Prior experience in data annotation QA or regulated environments

Preferred Educational Background:

• Radiology Technician

• Medical Imaging Technician

• Biomedical Engineer

• Bioengineer

Additional Information :

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time