Associate Scientist Jobs

11 open positions found · Salary range: $50 - $175,000

Associate Scientist, Protein Characterization

$103,000 - $131,000/yr

At Insmed, every moment and every patient counts — and so does every person who joins in. As a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases, you’ll be part of a community that prioritizes the human experience, celebrates curiosity, and values every person’s contributions to meaningful progress. That commitment has earned us recognition as Science magazine’s No. 1 Top Employer for five consecutive years, certification as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., and a place on The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list in the UK. For patients, for each other, and for the future of science, we’re in. Are you? About the Role: We’re looking for an Associate Scientist, Protein Characterization on the Biotherapeutics Characterization and Formulation team to help us expand what’s possible for patients with serious diseases. Reporting to the Senior Director, Research, you’ll play a critical part in supporting Insmed’s innovative biologics pipeline from early discovery through development candidate nomination. What You'll Do: In this role, you’ll have the opportunity as part of a cross-functional team, support the formulation and characterization efforts for biotherapeutic drug product discovery and development across different therapeutic areas. You’ll also: * Perform protein analytical techniques to inform on optimization of formulation and process to support development candidate nomination. * Apply standard procedures to assess biotherapeutic stability as a function of formulation and process and facilitate tech transfer activities. Who You Are: You have a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related field along with 4+ years of relevant hands-on experience or Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience. You are or you also have: * Solid understanding of protein biotherapeutics, with an emphasis on stability and formulation challenges * Experience analyzing protein molecules by standard analytical and/or biophysical techniques * Desire to expand knowledge in advanced analytical and biophysical techniques to characterize proteins including light scattering (e.g., DLS, SEC-MALS, batch MALS), circular dichroism, fluorescence, Amide IFTIR, thermal stability (DSC), and sub-visible particle analysis * Familiarity with experiment documentation using electronic lab notebook * Experience working on successful teams and programs * Strong written and oral communication skills are required * Applicants should be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to multi-task with multiple projects * Must successfully exhibit Insmed’s five (5) core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Passion, Respect, and Integrity along with any other position specific competencies * Individuals must demonstrate the ability to interact successfully in a dynamic and culturally diverse workplace Nice to have (but not required): * Experience using automated chromatography workstations (e.g., AKTA FPLCs) and employing multi-dimensional purification strategies is a plus. * A record of scientific publication employing the skills listed above is a plus. Where You’ll Work This role is based out of our Bridgewater, NJ office and requires full-time, in-person presence to support hands-on collaboration, access specialized equipment, and/or operational needs. Travel Requirements Minimal travel expected Pay Range: $103,000.00-131,000.00 Annual Life at Insmed At Insmed, you’ll find a culture as human as our mission—intentionally designed for the people behind it. You deserve a workplace that reflects the same care you bring to your work each day, with support for how you work, how you grow, and how you show up for patients, your team, and yourself. Highlights of our U.S. offerings include: * Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage and mental health support, annual wellbeing reimbursement, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Generous paid time off policies, fertility and family-forming benefits, caregiver support, and flexible work schedules with purposeful in-person collaboration * 401(k) plan with a competitive company match, annual equity awards, and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and company-paid life and disability insurance * Company Learning Institute providing access to LinkedIn Learning, skill building workshops, leadership programs, mentorship connections, and networking opportunities * Employee resource groups, service and recognition programs, and meaningful opportunities to connect, volunteer, and give back Eligibility for specific programs may vary and is subject to the terms and conditions of each plan. Current Insmed Employees: Please apply via the Jobs Hub in Workday. Insmed Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Unsolicited resumes from agencies should not be forwarded to Insmed. Insmed will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes through this source. Insmed will only pay a fee to agencies if a formal agreement between Insmed and the agency has been established. The Human Resources department is responsible for all recruitment activities; please contact us directly to be considered for a formal agreement. Insmed is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us by email at TotalRewards@insmed.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Applications are accepted for 5 calendar days from the date posted or until the position is filled. For New York City Residents: To assist in identifying candidates with qualifications matching those required and/or preferred for this role, Insmed uses an Automated Employment Decision Tool (“AEDT”) that employs artificial intelligence to analyze and score information provided in resumes and application materials including, but not limited to, skills, work experience, education, and job-related qualifications. The AEDT does not make final hiring decisions and all final hiring decisions are subject to human oversight and/or review. If you are an applicant for this role and a New York City resident, you have the right to request: A reasonable accommodation, if one is available under applicable law, by emailing TotalRewards@insmed.com ; and/or* An alternative selection process by emailing Privacy@insmed.com .* Information about the type of data collected, the source of that data, and data retention practices related to the AEDT by emailing us at Privacy@insmed.com .*

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Principal Associate Scientist, DTD

Solid BiosciencesCharlestown, MA, USonsite

$110,000 - $125,000/yr

Principal Associate Scientist, Discovery \& Translational Development – Solid Biosciences Charlestown, MA Solid Biosciences is a precision genetic medicine company focused on advancing a portfolio of gene therapy candidates targeting rare neuromuscular and cardiac diseases, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne), Friedreich’s ataxia (FA), catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT), TNNT2-mediated dilated cardiomyopathy, BAG3-mediated dilated cardiomyopathy, and additional fatal, genetic cardiac diseases. We are advancing a diverse pipeline and delivery platform in the pursuit of uniting experts in science, technology, disease management, and care. Patient-focused and founded by those directly impacted by Duchenne, Solid’s mission is to improve the daily lives of patients living with devastating rare diseases. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated bench scientist to join the Discovery \& Translational Development team to support our clinical and pre-clinical programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong scientific background in mammalian cell culture, assay development, and molecular biology. Reporting to the Senior Principal Scientist, Scientific Lead, this is an on-site position based out of Solid’s headquarters in Charlestown, MA. Responsibilities Technical Execution * Develop AAV functional potency assays by transfecting, transducing, and/or engineering mammalian cell lines * Develop molecular assays (ddPCR, ProteinSimple Jess) and cell-based assays to assess expression cassettes and AAV potency * Develop ELISA and MSD assays to identify novel biomarkers using patient and nonclinical samples * Support oversight and review or CRO activities * Maintenance of electronic lab notebook (ELN) documenting experimental procedures, materials, reagents, and data * Data Analysis: Independently analyze experimental data accurately and efficiently, drawing valid conclusions. * Lab Maintenance: Ensure proper maintenance of laboratory equipment and ensure a safe working environment. Cross-Functional Support * Collaborative Projects: Participate in projects across different programs, providing expertise where needed. * Knowledge Sharing: Share findings and methodologies with peers to foster a collaborative environment. Provide guidance/mentorship to junior scientists. * Flexibility: Adapt to shifting priorities and contribute to multiple projects as required. Compliance and Quality Assurance * Regulatory Compliance: Conduct all activities in accordance with regulatory guidelines and company policies. * Quality Standards: Ensure all experimental procedures meet quality standards. * Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed records of all experiments and results. Communication * Reporting: Communicate progress and results to scientific leads and team members regularly. * Team Meetings: Participate actively in team meetings, providing updates and insights. Effective communication and interpretation of complex scientific subjects to all audiences. * Interpersonal Skills: Build positive working relationships within the team and across the organization. Apply learnings from the broader organization as they relate to the project team. Required Qualifications * MS in Biology or related discipline with 5+ years of industry experience or BS with 7+ years of industry experience * Background in Friedreich’s ataxia and mitochondrial biology is preferred * Proficiency with mammalian cell culture, cell line engineering, and/or iPSC differentiation, and experience with transfection or AAV transduction * Proficient in quantitation of DNA, RNA, and protein expression by ddPCR, qPCR, ProteinSimple Jess, ELISA, and MSD * Software proficiency including Geneious, SnapGene, NCBI, BLAST, Ensembl, GraphPad Prism, Benchling, and Microsoft Office Suite * Ability to work independently and collaboratively * Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills Compensation The base compensation range for this role is: $110,000 – 125,000 Base salary offered is determined through an internal analysis utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills \& experience, job location, and internal equity. Regular employees are eligible to receive both short-term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward individual performance and align incentives to Solid’s long term company performance. Benefits and Solid Advantages At Solid Biosciences we offer a highly competitive total rewards and benefits package, intended to support all aspects of our employees’ lives and well-being. Additionally, for those employees working onsite at our Hood Park Headquarters, we offer a variety of onsite resources to support those working in our offices. * Competitive Health and Dental programs with flexible plan offerings, including FSA and HSA programs * 401(k) program participation with competitive company matched contributions * Eligibility to participate in Solid’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan * Mobile phone subsidy for eligible employees * Tuition Reimbursement * Vision Coverage * Life Insurance * Voluntary Pet Insurance * Employee Discount Program on Travel, Entertainment, and Services * Employee Assistance Programs * Daily Subsidized Lunch Delivery (onsite @ Hood Park) * Free Onsite Full-Service Gym (onsite @ Hood Park) * Employee Parking (onsite @ Hood Park) * 12 Observed Holidays and a winter shut down * 15-day PTO Policy and an 80-hour rollover YoY * 40-hour Sick Policy * 8 Hour Floating Holiday

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Associate Director Quantitative Genetics Scientist (Billerica MA)

EMD Serono, Inc.Billerica, MAonsite

From $131,300/yr

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Serono. Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe. This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. Your Role You will lead our human quantitative genetics strategy, working with scientists and clinicians in our neurology and immunology programs at all pipeline stages (target identification, target validation/assessment, safety de-risking, patient selection, indication selection and expansion, biomarker selection, in-licensing due diligence). To enhance the impact of genetics on our pipeline, you will: * Create a strategy for data acquisition and access, determining which publicly available and licensed resources (population biobanks, disease-specific cohorts, multi-ethnic datasets) will most effectively support our current and envisioned pipeline. * Ensure we use the right human genetics methods at the right time. You'll identify the right methods, both the old standards and new methods from recent literature, implementing them in our internal and linked platforms. * Perform genetic safety assessments for pipeline targets, including loss-of-function carrier phenotyping, phenome-wide association analysis, and Mendelian randomization to anticipate mechanism-based adverse events and on-target toxicity. * Provide rapid genetic due diligence for in-licensing and business development targets (~20-25 per year), assessing target-disease association, genetic safety signals, direction of effect, and competitive positioning. * Integrate genetic evidence with multi-omic data (proteomics, transcriptomics, eQTL/pQTL) for systems-level target validation and mechanism-of-action confirmation. * Support pharmacogenomic analyses for dose optimization, PK/PD modeling, and patient stratification strategies to enhance clinical trial design. * Create and communicate standards for the strength of human genetic evidence, including clear green-flag/red-flag frameworks for target nomination and portfolio decisions. * Contribute genetic features to probability-of-success models and target prioritization scoring to support portfolio-level decision-making. * Automate genetics tools and reporting to support both quantitative experts and disease biologists. Focus on quick turnaround settings such as early target screening, in-licensing due diligence, and safety assessment. Integrate with the agentic AI platform for scalable genetic reviews. * Work with engineering teams to develop interactive dashboards and visualizations to communicate genetic evidence to project teams, leadership, and due diligence committees. * Ensure that our human genetics tools and reporting are linked to internal decision support frameworks and to internal AI platforms. * Employ best practices from reproducible research to create a flexible yet FAIR data landscape and high-quality code infrastructure. * Collaborate with other data scientists in drug discovery/development program teams to ensure that the right questions are asked and answered. * Educate scientists across the R\&D organization on the available methods and possibilities from human genetics. Minimum Qualifications Who You Are * You have substantial expertise in genetics and are comfortable working both on strategic questions as well as hands-on implementation. * You have PhD in statistical genetics, computational biology, human genetics, or a related quantitative field. * Minimum 6 years relevant experience beyond PhD. * Demonstrated experience applying computational genetics to complex disease, with relevance to neurology and/or immunology. * Deep understanding of a wide range of human genetics methods, including GWAS and downstream analyses (e.g., fine-mapping, enrichment, colocalization, eQTL/pQTL mapping, PRSs, Mendelian randomization, direction of effect determination, loss-of-function and gain-of-function analysis) as well as variant interpretation. * Strong experience with large scale biobank datasets such as the UK Biobank, All of Us, and familiarity with disease-specific and multi-ethnic cohorts. * Experience with multi-omic data integration (genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics) for target validation and mechanism-of-action studies. * Experience applying machine learning and AI methods to genomic and multi-omic datasets. * Strong quantitative and programming skills (e.g., Python and R in Unix/HPC environments, including biobank trusted research environments). * Proven ability to translate genetic analyses into clear, actionable recommendations for scientific and portfolio decisions, including in-licensing and safety assessments. Preferred Qualifications * Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech R\&D, particularly in genetics-informed target selection, safety de-risking, or clinical development support. * Familiarity with pharmacogenomics and its application to dose optimization and PK/PD modeling. * Experience building automated analysis pipelines, dashboards, or agentic AI workflows for genetic evidence generation. * Track record of working with cross-functional teams including biologists, clinicians, and business development professionals. Location: On-site Billerica MA Pay Range for this position: $131,300 - $216,600 The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here . What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress! Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

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Associate Scientist, Upstream Operations

GSKKing of Prussia, PA, USonsite

From $50/yr

At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R\&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform people’s lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients’ needs and have the highest probability of success. We’re uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. Find out more: Our approach to R\&D Position Summary You will support laboratory and development activities that advance our mission to get ahead of disease together. You will work with scientists, engineers, and technical staff to run experiments, analyze data, and document findings. We value curious, careful, collaborative people who learn quickly and communicate clearly. This role offers hands-on technical experience, room to grow, and the chance to contribute to meaningful scientific work that affects patients worldwide. Key Responsibilities: * Executes production of clinical supplies based on established procedures and protocols and implements improvements with minimal supervision; interprets data and draws conclusions from the data * Anticipates/recognizes potential problems with equipment and/or supplies, and takes action to solve or prevent problems * Recognizes potential safety and compliance problems and takes action to rectify or escalate * Troubleshoots problems in the execution of processing activities; proactively assesses options and impact and communicates to the appropriate decision makers * Authors Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Investigation reports, Safety Assessments, and various other protocols with minimal supervision * Reviews executed load documentation (washer and autoclave), Media Forms, and/or Batch Records prior to submission to Quality Assurance to insure adherence to cGMPs and proper documentation practices * Identifies process improvement opportunities with impact on safety, compliance, and efficiency/cost * Documents work performed via the use of logs, media forms, batch records, and electronic systems in accordance with company policy and legal requirements * Strives for Right First Time in the manufacture of investigational material through attention, focus, planning, and adherence to procedural and regulatory expectations * Attends to regular safety and cGMP training and maintains accurate and complete safety and role-specific training records, consistent with company policy and legal requirements * Provides training and guidance to less experienced manufacturing associates * Serves as Subject Matter Expert in small scale, media preparation, and/or large-scale operations * May be asked to serve as lead in the absence of area supervisor or senior scientist * Provide support to the Safety Team and other EHS initiatives as required * Assist with the manufacture of clinical supply of investigational biopharmaceutical molecules for use in early or late phase clinical trials * Performs hands-on processing of large-scale cell culture or microbial fermentation steps under cGMP regulatory conditions. Processing steps include small scale/scale-up from vial thaw, end of production, media preparation, operation of stainless steel and single use bioreactors, harvest operations, CIP, SIP, washer and autoclave operation * Completes activities requiring independent thought that have the potential to comprise 50-100% of the employee’s time depending on production campaigns * In addition to manufacturing responsibilities, works on projects and assignments where independent action and a high degree of initiative are required to resolve problems and make recommendations Why You? Work model This role is on-site at a GSK laboratory. Hybrid or remote work is not available for this position. Must be available to work off-shift hours: early mornings, late evenings/nights, and weekends if necessary. Must be available to support on-call and alarm response activities (Equipment On-Call/FACMON) on/off-hours and weekends as necessary. Basic Qualifications We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals: * Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or other engineering or scientific field. * 1+ year(s) of direct GMP manufacturing experience or upstream experience * Experience with GMP regulations * Experience working in a regulated environment following good laboratory or manufacturing practices. * Practical experience with standard laboratory techniques (pipetting, sample prep). * Experience following written procedures and maintain accurate lab records. * Experience with routine laboratory/plant equipment Preferred Qualifications If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: * Prior exposure to laboratory information management systems or electronic lab notebooks would be helpful. * Demonstrated problem-solving skills and experience with root-cause analysis. * Experience working on cross-functional projects or in collaborative research teams. * Strong written and verbal communication skills for clear documentation and teamwork. * Demonstrates good interpersonal skills and communicates well both verbally and through written communications. Maintains a professional and productive relationship with area management and co-workers * Ability to work as self-starter and handle multiple priorities in a dynamic cross-functional team-based environment #GSK-LI \
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Associate Scientist

VivodyneSan Francisco, CAonsite

From $95,000/yr

Vivodyne creates human data before clinical trials. We accelerate the successful discovery, design, and development of human therapeutics by testing on large, lab-grown human organ tissues at massive scale, driving technological advancement at the convergence of novel biology, robotics, and AI. We identify and validate new therapeutic targets and de-risk new therapeutic assets by producing clinically translatable multi-omic data from our proprietary, physiologically-realistic human organ tissues at unprecedented scale, speed, and quality. This enables us to produce more human data than all clinical trials in the U.S. combined. We’re financially backed by some of the most selective and successful venture funds, and we have already partnered with a majority of the top 10 multinational pharmaceutical companies to discover and develop better, safer drugs and dramatically reduce the burden of animal testing. www.vivodyne.com Role This is a full-time, onsite role in San Francisco. This role is a shifted schedule (Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday). You will be an integral member of the Bioengineering team, supporting the development and operation of advanced human tissue models for therapeutic discovery and translational research. This role is ideal for a highly motivated experimental scientist who enjoys working at the intersection of biology, engineering, and automation in a fast-paced R\&D environment. You will work closely with scientists, engineers, roboticists, and software teams to support large-scale tissue culture workflows, execute routine and specialized assays, and help maintain reliable operation of automated tissue culture systems. The ideal candidate is hands-on, adaptable, detail-oriented, and excited to learn new technologies and experimental approaches. This role requires flexibility, strong experimental rigor, and comfort operating in a highly collaborative environment with evolving priorities and workflows. Responsibilities Tissue Culture \& Experimental Support * Support routine expansion, maintenance, and characterization of primary human cell cultures using aseptic technique. * Assist with 3D tissue seeding, maintenance, feeding, harvesting, and downstream processing workflows. * Execute routine molecular and cellular assays including ELISAs, flow cytometry, cell digestions, fixations, staining workflows, and sample preparation. * Support tissue characterization workflows including imaging, cytokine analysis, and functional assays. * Maintain accurate experimental records and documentation using electronic lab notebooks and SOPs. Automation \& Platform Operations * Train as an operator for automated tissue culture and experimental workflows. * Monitor and supervise automated workflows during scheduled operating windows, including occasional non-standard shifts (e.g. evening shifts or one weekend day). * Interface closely with robotics and hardware teams to troubleshoot workflow issues and improve platform reliability. * Assist in validating and optimizing automated protocols for scalability and reproducibility. Cross-Functional Collaboration * Collaborate closely with scientists across bioengineering, biology, automation, and computational teams. * Communicate experimental progress, issues, and observations clearly and proactively. * Contribute to process improvement initiatives and support development of scalable laboratory workflows. * Help maintain laboratory organization, inventory, and operational readiness. Growth \& Development * Learn and adopt new experimental techniques, instrumentation, and automation workflows. * Contribute to a culture of scientific rigor, curiosity, adaptability, and continuous improvement. * Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving for experimental and operational challenges. Requirements and Expectations Required Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in bioengineering, biology, physiology, genetics, biochemistry, or a related life sciences field. * 1-3 years of prior experience in industry. * Hands-on experience with sterile mammalian cell culture techniques. * Familiarity with standard wet-lab molecular and cellular biology assays. * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in experimental execution and documentation. * Comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative research environment. * Willingness to work flexible schedules as needed to support automated experimental workflows after training is completed. Preferred Experience * Masters degree is a plus. * Experience working with primary human cells and/or 3D cell culture systems such as organoids, spheroids, or organ-on-chip platforms. * Experience with assays such as ELISA, flow cytometry, immunostaining, or fluorescence imaging. * Exposure to automated laboratory systems, liquid handling robotics, or high-throughput workflows is a plus. * Familiarity with laboratory data analysis and visualization tools. What We’re Looking For * Highly motivated and intellectually curious individuals who are excited to learn quickly and take ownership. * Strong experimental instincts and willingness to support a wide variety of laboratory activities. * Someone who thrives in dynamic environments and can adapt as priorities evolve. * Interest in the convergence of biology, automation, robotics, and AI-enabled experimentation. * A collaborative teammate who communicates clearly and works effectively across disciplines. * A practical problem-solver who is dependable, resourceful, and eager to contribute wherever needed. Why Vivodyne? * High-Impact Mission — Play a foundational role in transforming drug discovery through computational biology applied to the richest human tissue datasets in existence. * Method, Not Just Application — You won't just run pipelines. You'll decide what pipelines should exist, whether they're working, and what should replace them. * Multi-Disciplinary Exposure — Work alongside experts in robotics, AI, tissue engineering, and microfluidics in a deeply cross-functional setting. * Growth Opportunities — A fast-growing startup with significant autonomy, ownership, and direct influence over the biological data infrastructure and analytical strategy. Vivodyne, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Vivodyne complies with all laws respecting equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants with regard to any protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, and local law. Compensation will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, skill set, years of experience, and the employee’s geographic location. Pay Range{{:}} $95,000 USD - $135,000 USD

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Principal Associate, Data Scientist - Business Data Product

Capital OneNew York, NY, US

Principal Associate, Data Scientist - Business Data Product Data is at the center of everything we do. As a startup, we disrupted the credit card industry by individually personalizing every credit card offer using statistical modeling and the relational database, cutting edge technology in 1988! Fast-forward a few years, and this little innovation and our passion for data has skyrocketed us to a Fortune 200 company and a leader in the world of data-driven decision-making. As a Data Scientist at Capital One, you’ll be part of a team that’s leading the next wave of disruption at a whole new scale, using the latest in computing and machine learning technologies and operating across billions of customer records to unlock the big opportunities that help everyday people save money, time and agony in their financial lives. Team Description The Apollo Team is Capital One’s one stop shop for authoritative, 360 degree information on US businesses. We are on a mission to build a market leading, business critical Business Data Product and Platform that gives our customers a competitive advantage through information. Our customers rely on Apollo’s data and capabilities to market, sell, verify, underwrite, serve, and protect business customers, often in real-time intelligent ways. Business data is a complex, multi-billion dollar problem that is poorly served by legacy providers. We are tackling this critical opportunity by acquiring and processing massive amounts of data, leveraging cutting-edge ML/AI to resolve identity, predict valuable features, create graph connections to various touchpoints, and architecting interfaces that allow our users to seamlessly integrate Apollo into their workflows. Data Science is at the heart of Apollo and this role will have an opportunity to shape the next generation of capabilities. Role Description In this role, you will: Partner with a cross-functional team of data scientists, software engineers, and product managers to deliver a product customers love Leverage a broad stack of technologies - Python, Conda, AWS, H2O, Spark, and more - to reveal the insights hidden within huge volumes of numeric and textual data Build machine learning models through all phases of development, from design through training, evaluation, validation, and implementation Flex your interpersonal skills to translate the complexity of your work into tangible business goals The Ideal Candidate is: Innovative. You continually research and evaluate emerging technologies. You stay current on published state-of-the-art methods, technologies, and applications and seek out opportunities to apply them. Technical. Strong background in ML/AI and engineering practices is essential, with hands-on experience in areas such as Entity Resolution, Information Retrieval, Graph-based ML, LLMs, Embeddings, or Deep Learning. Candidates should also be proficient in large-scale data processing using tools like PySpark and be adept at integrating software engineering best practices into their coding. Creative. You thrive on bringing definition to big, undefined problems. You love asking questions and pushing hard to find answers. You’re not afraid to share a new idea. A strong communicator with strong verbal and written communication, tailoring the message to the audience, including senior leadership audiences Results Focused: driven towards results, able to drive projects from ideation to prototype to production Basic Qualifications: Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining one of the following with an expectation that the required degree will be obtained on or before the scheduled start date: + A Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field) plus 5 years of experience performing data analytics + A Master's Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field) or an MBA with a quantitative concentration plus 3 years of experience performing data analytics + A PhD in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field) Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree in “STEM” field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) plus 3 years of experience in data analytics, or PhD in “STEM” field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) At least 3 years of experience in Python, Scala, or R At least 3 years of experience with machine learning At least 3 years of experience with SQL, PySpark * At least 1 year of experience working with AWS Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position. The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. McLean, VA: $161,800 - $184,600 for Princ Associate, Data Science New York, NY: $176,500 - $201,400 for Princ Associate, Data Science Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter. This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). 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