Astrix · 5 hours ago
AI Scientist
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$30/hr - $38/hrAstrix is a biotech company focused on cutting-edge AI applications in genomics. They are seeking a Junior / Associate AI Scientist to develop and apply machine learning approaches to DNA sequence data, supporting research in genomics and variant interpretation.
ConsultingInformation Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and evaluate machine learning models that link DNA sequence to biological function
Apply and adapt sequence-based foundation models to improve variant effect prediction
Build benchmarking and evaluation pipelines to assess model performance and robustness
Analyze and interpret the biological impact of genetic variants using computational models
Train or fine-tune models using genomics datasets (e.g., ATAC-seq, RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, MPRA)
Collaborate with computational scientists and biologists on cross-functional research projects
Present findings to internal scientific teams and contribute to reports or publications
Deliver a final project presentation to a broader internal audience
Qualification
Required
Master's student, PhD student, recent PhD graduate, or equivalent experience in a relevant scientific or computational discipline
Familiarity with sequence modeling and genomic machine learning workflows
Experience with sequence-based or foundation models (DNA/RNA language models or similar)
Strong Python skills and experience with deep learning frameworks (PyTorch or TensorFlow)
Ability to read and apply concepts from modern ML research literature
Academic background in computational biology, computer science, biology, or related field
Foundational knowledge of gene expression and cell biology
MUST be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Preferred
Experience communicating computational biology concepts to diverse audiences
Familiarity with statistical fine-mapping methods (e.g., SuSiE, FINEMAP, PAINTOR)
Experience applying ML models to biological interpretation or experimental design
Knowledge of common genomics data formats, genome annotations, and large datasets
Interest in gene regulation, enhancers, promoters, and non-coding genome biology
Company
Astrix
Astrix is the unrivaled market-leader in creating & delivering innovative strategies, solutions, and people to the life science community.
Founded in 1995
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dale Curtis
Chief Executive Officer
Reid E. Simpson
Chief Financial Officer
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