Machine Learning Scientist

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Machine Learning Scientist for a Contract position with a Global Biotechnology Company located in South San Francisco, CA. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

This role is part of a Structure and Simulation team developing modern computational methods to accelerate therapeutic discovery. The successful candidate will work as a machine learning scientist to develop new scientific methodology for the understanding and design of biomolecules, collaborating extensively with computational and experimental researchers to advance the scientific understanding of biomolecules.

Responsibilities:

• Work as a machine learning scientist to develop new scientific methodology for the understanding, scoring, ranking, generation, and design of biomolecules, especially proteins
• Work as an engineer of scientific software, to produce usable, deployable code for these new methods to power the lab-in-the-loop
• Use software best practices (version control, testing, modular code development, documentation, etc) to collaborate on a large codebase with our team of methods developers
• Deploy workflows on HPC and cloud platforms and deliver user-friendly web-based interfaces to medicinal chemists

Requirements:

• BS, MS, or PhD degree in a life or physical science or a computational field
• Expert in Python and experience with scientific software development
• Experience with deploying software workflows on cloud and/or HPC platforms
• Experience working on collaborative code bases, including merge requests, code review, writing tests etc
• Highly-motivated and independent self starter that is eager to collaborate
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic understanding of modern machine learning methods including predictive models, generative models, and active learning as applied to molecular generation and optimization
• Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

Desired skills:

• Public portfolio of projects available on GitHub
• Experience with Rosetta, OpenMM, and/or computational chemistry codes
• 3+ years of industry experience
• Extensive experience working with large chemical and biological datasets, including graph, sequence, and structure-based data

Pay range: $38.37 - $51.11 per Hour

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

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ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.