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Calico Life Sciences · 16 hours ago

Machine Learning Research Scientist / Senior Machine Learning Research Scientist, Imaging & Spatial Profiling

South San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$170K/yr - $233K/yr

2+ years exp

Calico Life Sciences is an innovative research and development company focused on understanding human aging. They are seeking a Senior Machine Learning Research Scientist to design and develop machine learning algorithms for analyzing complex biological datasets, contributing to the company’s mission of enabling healthier lives.

Biotechnology

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and productionize machine learning algorithms and software tools to analyze biological data sets

Be part of a cross-functional effort to build a world-class computing and data analysis platform to support research efforts at Calico

Develop novel, scalable methods to solve difficult questions that help further Calico’s mission

Qualification

Machine Learning AlgorithmsPythonJax/PyTorchSelf-supervised LearningComputational BiologyAnalytical SkillsCommunicationCollaboration Skills

Required

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computational Biology, or related technical field; OR M.S. in Computational Biology, Computer Science, or related technical field, plus 2+ years industry experience

Experience building and deploying machine learning algorithms and models

Experience in applying state-of-the-art techniques and tools to problems of biological interest, for example: self-supervised learning, denoising, stitching, segmentation, tracking, and registration

Experience building visualization tools to debug ML models and data processing pipelines

Expertise in Jax and/or PyTorch framework ecosystem

Strong software engineering skills and substantial expertise in Python

Track record of outstanding communication and collaboration in a cross-functional environment

Strong analytical and quantitative skills

Must be willing to work onsite at least four days a week

Preferred

Experience in applying deep learning to model biological sequences and structures

Prior experience analyzing biomedical imaging modalities, such as fluorescent and brightfield microscopy, histology, high-content imaging, MRI, micro-CT, ultrasound, and DEXA/X-ray

Prior experience with the organization and quality control of large heterogeneous datasets

Domain expertise in computational biology, statistics, cell biology, physiology, or microscopy

Public recognition in the field, e.g. via scientific publications or success in computer vision competitions

Degree specialization in computer vision

Prior experience working with biologists

Benefits

This position is also eligible for two annual cash bonuses.

Company

Calico Life Sciences

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Calico is an Alphabet-founded research and development company whose mission is to harness advanced technologies.

Founded in 2013

South San Francisco, California, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.calicolabs.com/

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