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Medra · 3 weeks ago

Machine Learning Scientist

San Francisco

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Medraai is building a Physical AI Scientist platform that operates scientific instruments with human-level dexterity. As a Machine Learning Scientist, you will collaborate with scientific groups and customers to enhance scientific discovery through innovative AI processes, while documenting progress throughout the project lifecycle.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BioinformaticsSoftware

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Partner with diverse scientific groups to design and launch Medra Labs 1

Work with our customers to understand their science and help accelerate their pace of discovery

Build novel AI processes to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery

Build and test these solutions in real life labs

Clearly document and share progress at every stage—from initial concepts to detailed design, testing, and final integration

Qualification

AI processesMaterials ScienceChemistryPhysicsEntrepreneurial driveFlexible attitudeStrategic thinkingProblem solvingEffective communication

Required

Proven ability to think strategically, solve complex problems creatively, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including scientists and senior executives

A willingness to wear many hats / a flexible attitude towards responsibilities and scope

Entrepreneurial drive and a desire to have broad ownership, operating with significant autonomy akin to a startup CSO

MS or PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or related field

Benefits

401k

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Relocation benefits

Unlimited PTO

Weekday dinners

Company

Medra

We're building Physical AI for the lab to unlock scientific breakthroughs

Founded in 2021

San Francisco, California, USA

11-50 employees

https://www.medra.ai

H1B Sponsorship

Medra has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2023 (3)

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Total Funding

$63M

Key Investors

Human CapitalPharmStars

2025-12-11Series A· $52M

2025-09-11Pre Seed· $11M

2023-12-05Non Equity Assistance

Leadership Team

Michelle Lee

CEO

Recent News

alleywatch.com

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 12/15/25

2025-12-16

Business Wire

Medra Raises $52 Million Series A to Build Physical AI Scientists

2025-12-11

Morningstar.com

Medra Launches Continuous Science Platform to Power the Scientific Frontier

2025-09-12

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