ML Scientist I/II, Nucleic Acid Design

Lila Sciences
San Francisco, California, United States
Full Time
On Site
Junior
USD 176,000 – 304,000
Postgraduate Degree
Science & Research Healthcare Life Sciences

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Job summary

Lila Sciences is looking for an ML Scientist I/II to develop models and strategies for nucleic acid sequence design, including RNA and DNA, focusing on biological function understanding and engineering, with collaboration across experimental and ML teams.

Responsibilities

Develop ML models and design strategies for RNA and DNA sequence optimization, including UTR and promoter design. Collaborate with experimental scientists to integrate these models into an autonomous science platform and validate biological functions.

Qualifications

Active Learning Bioinformatics Deep Learning Genomics Data Analysis Machine Learning Model Development Model Training & Evaluation RNA Biology Sequence Design Sequence-Function Prediction

Requires a PhD or equivalent in ML, computational biology, or a related quantitative field with hands-on experience building models for DNA or RNA. Must be proficient in frameworks like PyTorch or JAX and possess a strong understanding of sequence-function prediction.

English

Benefits

  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Employer-paid Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Time Off
  • Company Wide Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Bike Share Memberships
  • Company Subsidized Lunch Program
  • Early-stage Equity

Company

Lila Sciences

Lila Sciences

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Technology, Information and Internet
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Website
lila.ai

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