AI Machine Learning Scientist

We seek a highly qualified and motivated Scientist with a strong background in machine learning / generative AI to join the AI Platform at Sanford Laboratories for Innovative Medicine (aka Sanford Labs). Sanford Labs is an independent, not-for-profit biomedical research organization with a mission to discover and deliver the next generation of molecular medicines.

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RNA therapeutics consist of a rapidly expanding class of modalities (e.g., ASOs, siRNAs, mRNAs, and RNA aptamers) that can generate fast-track solutions in the clinic. At Sanford Labs, you will participate in developing and implementing AI / ML models and optimization paradigms to design best-in-class RNA therapeutics. As a Machine Learning Scientist, you will focus on designing and optimizing advanced AI / ML algorithms to address complex challenges in RNA therapeutics. You will develop and implement state-of-the-art architectures to enhance RNA sequence design, collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams across Sanford Labs. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply and refine cutting-edge machine learning methods while advancing innovative therapeutic solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in machine learning, experience with modern AI architectures (e.g., transformers, diffusion models, or graph neural networks), and a keen interest in applying computational approaches to real-world problems in RNA biology and therapeutic discovery.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Develop innovative machine learning-based drug discovery algorithms and technologies to be applied across Sanford Labs’ AI Platform.
• Implement AI / ML methodologies, including large language models and generative AI / ML, to solve complex challenges in the drug discovery space.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of AI / ML models and drug discovery solutions.
• Utilize software engineering best practices to develop complex AI applications at scale.
• Research and stay abreast of emerging technologies relevant to drug discovery and AI / ML.
• Proactively scope and deploy novel computational methods and digital technologies.

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No relocation will be provided for this role, the candidate must be local to the San Diego, CA region.

This position does not currently have direct reports.

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Sanford Laboratories for Innovative Medicines

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