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  • Sr. Applied Scientist, AWS Just-Walk-Out Science Team

    Amazon.com Services LLC 4.7company rating

    Research scientist job in Seattle, WA

    As part of the AWS Solutions organization, we have a vision to provide business applications, leveraging Amazon's unique experience and expertise, that are used by millions of companies worldwide to manage day-to-day operations. We will accomplish this by accelerating our customers' businesses through delivery of intuitive and differentiated technology solutions that solve enduring business challenges. We blend vision with curiosity and Amazon's real-world experience to build opinionated, turnkey solutions. Where customers prefer to buy over build, we become their trusted partner with solutions that are no-brainers to buy and easy to use. The Team Just Walk Out (JWO) is a new kind of store with no lines and no checkout-you just grab and go! Customers simply use the Amazon Go app to enter the store, take what they want from our selection of fresh, delicious meals and grocery essentials, and go! Our checkout-free shopping experience is made possible by our Just Walk Out Technology, which automatically detects when products are taken from or returned to the shelves and keeps track of them in a virtual cart. When you're done shopping, you can just leave the store. Shortly after, we'll charge your account and send you a receipt. Check it out at amazon.com/go. Designed and custom-built by Amazonians, our Just Walk Out Technology uses a variety of technologies including computer vision, sensor fusion, and advanced machine learning. Innovation is part of our DNA! Our goal is to be Earths' most customer centric company and we are just getting started. We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in computer vision, machine learning, distributed systems and hardware design. Key job responsibilities Everyone on the team needs to be entrepreneurial, wear many hats and work in a highly collaborative environment that's more startup than big company. We'll need to tackle problems that span a variety of domains: computer vision, image recognition, machine learning, real-time and distributed systems. As a Sr. Applied Scientist, you will help solve a variety of technical challenges and mentor other scientists. You will be the thought leader of the team. You will tackle challenging, novel situations every day and given the size of this initiative, you'll have the opportunity to work with multiple technical teams at Amazon in different locations. You should be comfortable with a degree of ambiguity that's higher than most projects and relish the idea of solving problems that, frankly, haven't been solved at scale before - anywhere. Along the way, we guarantee that you'll learn a ton, have fun and make a positive impact on millions of people. A key focus of this role will be developing and implementing advanced visual reasoning systems that can understand complex spatial relationships and object interactions in real-time. You'll work on designing autonomous AI agents that can make intelligent decisions based on visual inputs, understand customer behavior patterns, and adapt to dynamic retail environments. This includes developing systems that can perform complex scene understanding, reason about object permanence, and predict customer intentions through visual cues. About the team AWS Solutions As part of the AWS solutions organization, we have a vision to provide business applications, leveraging Amazon's unique experience and expertise, that are used by millions of companies worldwide to manage day-to-day operations. We will accomplish this by accelerating our customers' businesses through delivery of intuitive and differentiated technology solutions that solve enduring business challenges. we blend vision with curiosity and Amazon's real-world experience to build opinionated, turnkey solutions. Where customers prefer to buy over build, we become their trusted partner with solutions that are no-brainers to buy and easy to use. About AWS Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying. Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Inclusive Team Culture AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do. Mentorship & Career Growth We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of building machine learning models for business application experience - PhD, or Master's degree and 6+ years of applied research experience - Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language - Experience with neural deep learning methods and machine learning PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience in visual design expertise with ability to produce fresh, simple, elegant and exceedingly usable layouts and interactions and iconography - Demonstrated experience in AI agent architecture design, including decision-making frameworks and behavioral modeling; - Experience with advanced computer vision techniques including scene graph generation, visual relationship detection, and spatial reasoning - Knowledge of modern visual-language models and multi-modal AI systems - Experience implementing reinforcement learning for autonomous agent behavior - Experience in professional software development Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit ********************************************************* for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $150,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $260,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit ******************************************************** This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
    $150.4k-260k yearly 6d ago
  • Research Scientist - Diffusion Models

    Kadence

    Research scientist job in Seattle, WA

    Founding Research Scientist - Generative Video 📍 Seattle, WA (Onsite, 5 days/week) | 💼 Full-time About the Founders Founded by a collective of PhD researchers from leading global universities (Apple, Stanford & Oxford PhD Alumni) with backgrounds at top AI labs and major technology companies, combining deep theoretical insight with proven large-scale product execution. About the Company Our client is a stealth-mode AI startup creating breakthrough technology at the intersection of perception, learning, and expression. The team's mission is to build intelligent systems that can observe and interpret subtle human cues - visual, vocal, and behavioral - to enable natural, emotionally aware digital interaction. They're developing foundational models that unify multiple input streams to make communication between humans and machines feel effortless and authentic. Role Overview This position is ideal for a scientist who thrives at the boundary of research and product impact. As the Founding Research Scientist for Generative Video, you'll lead experimentation on advanced video generation methods, designing architectures that model motion, timing, and realism at scale. You'll have freedom to explore new diffusion-based approaches, define metrics for visual fidelity and consistency, and bring early-stage research into practical real-time applications. Key Responsibilities Design and implement generative video models that synthesize realistic movement, depth, and texture. Develop scalable pipelines for dataset creation, model training, and system evaluation. Explore diffusion, transformer, and temporal modeling techniques to enhance continuity and expression. Partner with engineers and scientists across modalities (speech, text, vision) to integrate outputs into unified frameworks. Evaluate model behavior, benchmark performance, and publish findings where appropriate. Transition promising prototypes into production-ready, low-latency systems. Required Background PhD or comparable experience in Machine Learning, Computer Vision, or Graphics. Proven expertise in video or 3D generative modeling, preferably using diffusion or transformer architectures. Strong applied experience with PyTorch, JAX, or similar toolkits. Understanding of data curation, distributed training, and large-scale evaluation. Publications, patents, or open-source contributions demonstrating research excellence. Self-directed mindset with enthusiasm for rapid iteration and open-ended discovery. What Makes This Unique Early technical ownership in shaping the research roadmap of a deep-tech organization. Opportunity to work on high-impact, unexplored problems in real-time generative media. Close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of machine learning, vision, and graphics experts. Competitive compensation, strong equity participation, and top-tier backing from investors in applied AI.
    $63k-105k yearly est. 5d ago
  • Machine Learning Scientist III - Growth Marketing (Production GenAI & Agentic Multimodal Workflows)

    Expedia Group 4.7company rating

    Research scientist job in Seattle, WA

    Introduction to the team We create and deliver an aligned, dedicated marketing strategy to fuel each Expedia Group brand's success. Since our travelers interact with us through our brands, we have a brand focus in our marketing, while leveraging the scale and efficiency we've built in functional expertise. At Expedia Group, our Growth Marketing team is redefining how data-driven marketing meets AI-powered, agentic automation. We drive performance through best-in-class, scalable machine learning, deploying production-ready multimodal LLMs, GenAI, and agentic NLP architectures. Our agentic systems power everything from personalized travel discovery to real-time, cross-platform campaign execution at massive scale. Explore “Trip Matching” on Instagram for a glimpse into our production chatbot transforming inspiring reels and posts into hotel recommendation. As an ML Scientist III, your mission is to engineer, and scale production AI workflows, agents, and multimodal LLM pipelines, leveraging both in-house and third-party systems. You'll develop agentic solutions with advanced orchestration tools like LangGraph, Langfuse, RAG, and the latest frameworks, owning end-to-end delivery and optimizations for inference and GenAI systems. In this role, you will: Develop and deploy complex agentic and multimodal AI workflows at production scale, architecting memory-enabled, context-aware agents that drive dynamic automation, personalization, real-time monitoring and content generation. Design and orchestrate advanced LLM and RAG-driven agent solutions using modular frameworks including LangGraph, Langfuse, CrewAI, AutoGen, and other emerging agentic orchestration tools-enabling adaptive, stateful, and highly interactive workflow graphs. Integrate and optimize complete multimodal GenAI pipelines: text-to-image, image-to-video, text-to-video, and text-to-voice, leveraging and extending in-house and third party models. Fine-tune (parameter-efficient tuning, LoRA, QLoRA, etc.), and evaluate (perplexity, accuracy, creativity metrics) both open-source (Llama, MPT, Phi-4, etc.) and commercial LLMs (OpenAI GPT-4, Gemini, Claude). Pioneer LLM-based simulation & evaluation environments (e.g., LLM-as-a-Judge): Leverage the latest LLMs, multi-agent systems, and generative tools to simulate user behavior, accelerate experimental cycles, and rigorously evaluate new features or workflows in both synthetic and prod online shopping and travel environments. Simulate A/B testing via LLM simulations: Build A/B test agents capable of simulating user engagement, behavioral outcomes, and marketing scenarios to complement and replace large-scale online testing-enabling rapid iteration, robust pre-deployment validation, and deeper insight into agentic/LLM-driven feature impact. Continuously adopt and iterate on the latest frameworks, staying current with state-of-the-art in agentic orchestration, memory models, multimodal GenAI, LLM pipelines, and LLM operation (RAG, memory, tracing, evaluation). Collaborate deeply with engineering, marketing, and product teams to translate evolving business objectives into scalable and observable AI-driven solutions. Experience and qualifications: Minimum 7+ years experience delivering robust, scalable AI/GenAI solutions at enterprise scale with a Bachelors degree (4-5+ year of relevant experience with a Masters/PhD in CS, EE, Stats) Agentic frameworks experience working with platforms such as LangGraph, Langfuse, RAG, CrewAI, AutoGen, and comparable agent workflow frameworks Ability to design complex agent graphs with memory, tool calling, and multi-step reasoning Multimodal and agentic AI experience in both commercial and open-source models (VLMs, CLIP, Phi-4, DINO, etc), advanced LLM pipeline design, and shipping both inference and generative AI features to users Hands-on experience in fundamental neural network models (CNN, Transformers, BERT, VAEs, Multimodals etc) Proven expertise in architecting persistent, hybrid, and context-managed memory for agentic workflows Strong in Python (PyTorch, HuggingFace, etc.), MLOps, distributed systems (PySpark, Databricks, Airflow), and scalable API engineering Deep experience with tracing, logging, and observability stacks (Langfuse, PromptLayer, Weights & Biases, etc.), including prompt monitoring and model evaluation in live production Ability to translate complex technical systems into actionable solutions for cross-functional teams, leveraging Multimodal LLMs and Gen AI models
    $100k-134k yearly est. 5d ago
  • Applied Perception Scientist

    Crystal Equation Corporation 4.2company rating

    Research scientist job in Redmond, WA

    Applied Perception Scientist IV Onsite - Redmond, WA Our client is a leading research organization of world-class researchers, developers, and engineers, who collaborate to actively create a future where virtual and augmented reality become as indispensable as today's smartphones and personal computers. The mission of the Virtual Reality Research Audio team is to engineer augmented audio that redefines human hearing capabilities. This will allow us to connect people by facilitating conversation in even the most challenging auditory environment. We are seeking a contract applied research scientist specializing in the perception of tonal languages. This role is an integral part of our team, contributing to our research and development efforts. The ideal candidate will help us explore and understand individualized audio quality preferences and experiences, enabling us to tailor our technologies to meet unique user needs. Responsibilities: Oversee and drive research projects on speech quality, statistically analyze results and report findings. Monitor problems, facilitate resolution, and proactively keep projects on track. Implement and conduct pilot listening tests and other perceptual experiences. Regularly report on project progress, dependencies and risks to stakeholders. Support research scientists and engineers within the team. Manage procurement projects for equipment and vendor services. Willingness to "roll up sleeves" and take on operational tasks in support of the team's goals. Minimum Qualifications: Interpersonal and communication skills, with strong attention to detail. Proactive with ability to execute on multiple projects simultaneously. Strong organizational and time management skills. Track record of communicating research on speech perception, hearing sciences or auditory perception in an academic or industrial setting. Experience with data collection with human participants. Experience working in a fast-paced research and/or product development environment. Experience with scientific programming languages such as Matlab, Python, C++, or R. PhD degree Preferred Qualifications: Experience with tonal languages. PhD degree or equivalent experience. Experience with AI generative speech. Experience with modeling audio quality. Pay range is $61 - $66 per hour with full benefits available, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, parental leave, and more. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. THE PROMISES WE MAKE: At Crystal Equation, we empower people and advance technology initiatives by building trust. Your recruiter will prep you for the interview, obtain feedback, guide you through any necessary paperwork and provide everything you need for a successful start. We will serve to empower you along the way and provide the path for your professional journey. For more information regarding our Privacy Policy, please visit crystalequation.com/privacy.
    $61-66 hourly 5d ago
  • AI Speech Research Intern

    Centific

    Research scientist job in Redmond, WA

    PhD Research Intern - Speech AI Centific AI Research Fulltime - 40 hours per week Centific AI Research seeks a PhD Research Intern to design and evaluate speech‑first models, with a focus on Spoken Language Models (SLMs) that reason over audio and interact conversationally. You'll move ideas from prototype to practical demos, working with scientists and engineers to deliver measurable impact. Scope of Work End‑to‑end speech dialogue systems (speech‑in/speech‑out) and speech‑aware LLMs. Alignment between speech encoders and text backbones via lightweight adapters. Efficient speech tokenization and temporal compression suitable for long‑form audio. Reliable evaluation across recognition, understanding, and generation tasks-including robustness and safety. Latency‑aware inference for streaming and real‑time user experiences. Example Projects Prototype a conversational SLM using an SSL speech encoder and a compact adapter on an existing LLM; compare against strong baselines. Create a data recipe that blends conversational speech with instruction‑following corpora; run targeted ablations and report findings. Build an evaluation harness that covers ASR/ST/SLU and speech QA, including streaming metrics (latency, stability, endpointing). Ship a minimal demo with streaming inference and logging; document setup, metrics, and reliability checks. Author a crisp internal write‑up: goals, design choices, results, and next steps for productionization. Minimum Qualifications PhD candidate in CS/EE (or related) with research in speech, audio ML, or multimodal LMs. Fluency in Python and PyTorch, with hands‑on GPU training; familiarity with torchaudio or librosa. Working knowledge of modern sequence models (Transformers or SSMs) and training best practices. Depth in at least one area: (a) discrete speech tokens/temporal compression, (b) modality alignment to LLMs via adapters, or (c) post‑training/instruction tuning for speech tasks. Strong experimentation habits: clean code, ablations, reproducibility, and clear reporting. Preferred Qualifications Experience with speech generation (neural codecs/vocoders) or hybrid text+speech decoding. Background in multilingual or code‑switching speech and domain adaptation. Hands‑on work evaluating safety, bias, hallucination, or spoofing risks in speech systems. Distributed training/serving (FSDP/DeepSpeed), and experience with ESPnet, SpeechBrain, or NVIDIA NeMo. Tech Stack PyTorch, CUDA, torchaudio/librosa; experiment tracking (e.g., Weights & Biases). LLM backbones with lightweight adapters; neural audio codecs and vocoders as needed. FastAPI/gRPC for services; ONNX/TensorRT and quantization for efficient inference. What We Offer Competitive stipend and hands-on projects with measurable real-world impact. Mentorship from applied scientists and engineers; opportunities to publish and present. Access to modern GPU infrastructure and a supportive environment for fast, responsible experimentation. Flexible location and schedule options, subject to team needs. Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage 401k plan Paid time off (PTO) And more! Learn more about us at centific.com. Centific is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
    $44k-70k yearly est. 5d ago
  • Strategy Associate Graduate (TikTok Shop Strategy Analytics & Resource Management, Logistics) - 2026 Start (MBA)

    Tiktok 4.4company rating

    Research scientist job in Seattle, WA

    About the Team: The commerce industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years and has become a hotly contested space amongst leading Internet companies, and its future growth can not be underestimated. We aim to bring discovery, inspiration, and joy back to shopping by making TikTok the commerce channel of choice for merchants, creators, and affiliates. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2026. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Launch your career where inspiration is infinite at TikTok. Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by end of year 2026. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume. Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Responsibilities: * Develop and execute comprehensive e-commerce resource planning strategies with a specialization in logistics, including goal/budget setting and performance review. * Conduct data analysis to evaluate the performance of logistics, identify trends, and make recommendations for optimization. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute logistics Strategy.Minimum Qualifications: * Final year or recent graduate in MBA. * Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL/Python. * Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex data in a clear and concise manner. * Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience in the E-Commerce industry, preferably within logistics. * Background in Business, Analytics, Mathematics, or a related field.
    $41k-64k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Scientist/ Research Associate - AI Protein Design

    Systimmune, Inc.

    Research scientist job in Redmond, WA

    SystImmune is a leading and well-funded clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company located in Redmond, WA and Princeton, NJ. It specializes in developing innovative cancer treatments using its established drug development platforms, focusing on bi-specific, multi-specific antibodies, and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). SystImmune has multiple assets in various stages of clinical trials for solid tumor and hematologic indications. Alongside ongoing clinical trials. SystImmune has a robust preclinical pipeline of potential cancer therapeutics in the discover and IND-enabling stages, representing cutting-edge biologics development. We offer an opportunity for you to learn and grow while making significant contributions to the company's success. We are looking for a creative and motivated individual to execute and improve our Computational Protein Design pipeline using data-driven approaches to augment our first-in-class multi-specific biological programs. The ideal candidate will have experience applying computational methods to design novel peptides and proteins, with expertise in structural modeling, prediction, and optimization. Responsibilities: * Execute a computational design pipeline for predicting the properties of peptides, natural ligands, de novo proteins, and antibody-based elements via data-driven approach * Drive assay validation, tech transfer, and development initiatives to maintain industry standards; Contribute within the computational protein design group to operate yeast display-based protein discovery platforms * Design new macromolecular therapeutics using structural and sequence analysis, and employ these in silico predictions to iteratively guide the lead development process * Analyze, interpret, document, and present data to the scientific and leadership team * Collaborate with our Antibody Discovery, Protein Engineering, and Immuno-oncology teams to contribute to the company's vision Qualifications: * PhD (or equivalent) in bioengineering, biophysics, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, or a related field * 8+ years of experience using yeast libraries to generate protein binding or therapeutic antibodies required * Experience with relevant macromolecular modeling software (e.g., AlphaFold, RoseTTAFold, RFdiffusion, ProteinMPNN, Gromacs, MOE, Schrödinger) * Expertise in screening and ranking of antibodies (ELISA, multi-parametric flow cytometry, BLI/OCTET) * Proven contribution to therapeutic antibody development and selection is desirable; design and validation of novel biologically relevant antibodies are highly desirable Compensation and Benefits: The expected base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $180,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to a candidate's qualifications, experience, and skills. While most offers typically fall within the low to mid-point of the range, we may extend an offer toward the higher end for exceptional candidates whose background and expertise exceeds the requirements of the role. SystImmune is a leading and well-funded biotech company with a bright future. We offer an opportunity for you to learn and grow while making significant contributions to the company's success. SystImmune offers a comprehensive benefits package including: 100% paid employee premiums for medical/dental/vision, also STD, LTD, a 401(k) plan with a 50% company match of up to 3% and a vesting schedule of only 5 years, 15 PTO days per year, sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays and MORE. We offer an opportunity for you to learn and grow while making significant contributions to the company's success. SystImmune is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome diverse talent and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
    $56k-89k yearly est. 32d ago
  • Scientist/ Research Associate - AI Protein Design

    Systimmune

    Research scientist job in Redmond, WA

    SystImmune is a leading and well-funded clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company located in Redmond, WA and Princeton, NJ. It specializes in developing innovative cancer treatments using its established drug development platforms, focusing on bi-specific, multi-specific antibodies, and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). SystImmune has multiple assets in various stages of clinical trials for solid tumor and hematologic indications. Alongside ongoing clinical trials. SystImmune has a robust preclinical pipeline of potential cancer therapeutics in the discover and IND-enabling stages, representing cutting-edge biologics development. We offer an opportunity for you to learn and grow while making significant contributions to the company's success. We are looking for a creative and motivated individual to execute and improve our Computational Protein Design pipeline using data-driven approaches to augment our first-in-class multi-specific biological programs. The ideal candidate will have experience applying computational methods to design novel peptides and proteins, with expertise in structural modeling, prediction, and optimization. Responsibilities: Execute a computational design pipeline for predicting the properties of peptides, natural ligands, de novo proteins, and antibody-based elements via data-driven approach Drive assay validation, tech transfer, and development initiatives to maintain industry standards; Contribute within the computational protein design group to operate yeast display-based protein discovery platforms Design new macromolecular therapeutics using structural and sequence analysis, and employ these in silico predictions to iteratively guide the lead development process Analyze, interpret, document, and present data to the scientific and leadership team Collaborate with our Antibody Discovery, Protein Engineering, and Immuno-oncology teams to contribute to the company's vision Qualifications: PhD (or equivalent) in bioengineering, biophysics, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, or a related field 8+ years of experience using yeast libraries to generate protein binding or therapeutic antibodies required Experience with relevant macromolecular modeling software (e.g., AlphaFold, RoseTTAFold, RFdiffusion, ProteinMPNN, Gromacs, MOE, Schrödinger) Expertise in screening and ranking of antibodies (ELISA, multi-parametric flow cytometry, BLI/OCTET) Proven contribution to therapeutic antibody development and selection is desirable; design and validation of novel biologically relevant antibodies are highly desirable Compensation and Benefits: The expected base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $180,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to a candidate's qualifications, experience, and skills. While most offers typically fall within the low to mid-point of the range, we may extend an offer toward the higher end for exceptional candidates whose background and expertise exceeds the requirements of the role. SystImmune is a leading and well-funded biotech company with a bright future. We offer an opportunity for you to learn and grow while making significant contributions to the company's success. SystImmune offers a comprehensive benefits package including: 100% paid employee premiums for medical/dental/vision, also STD, LTD, a 401(k) plan with a 50% company match of up to 3% and a vesting schedule of only 5 years, 15 PTO days per year, sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays and MORE. We offer an opportunity for you to learn and grow while making significant contributions to the company's success. SystImmune is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome diverse talent and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
    $56k-89k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Applied Scientist II - Moloco Ads

    Moloco 3.8company rating

    Research scientist job in Seattle, WA

    Moloco builds some of the most powerful AI advertising solutions in the world. Our name-short for "machine learning company"-reflects our core mission: democratizing access to the advanced AI that has historically been reserved for tech giants. Led by machine learning pioneers who built some of the most successful ad systems at Google, including YouTube's monetization engine and key search advertising technologies, we're transforming how businesses grow and compete in the digital economy. Built with AI from day one, Moloco's planet-scale machine learning platform powers a suite of solutions for advertising growth and monetization. Moloco Ads is an AI-powered platform that delivers real business outcomes for mobile app marketers through performance-based user acquisition. Moloco Commerce Media and Streaming Monetization solutions enable retailers, marketplaces, and streaming platforms to build revenue-generating ad businesses that balance user experience and advertiser performance. Moloco is headquartered in Silicon Valley, with offices in Seattle, New York, San Francisco, Seoul, Beijing, Singapore, Bangalore, Gurgaon, Tokyo, Shanghai, London, Tel Aviv, and Berlin. Moloco is a truly rewarding place to work and in an exciting period of growth, which you could be a part of. Join us today and apply now! About the Role The impact you'll be contributing to Moloco: The Research Science (RS) team focuses on the operation and optimization of our software systems working closely with infrastructure engineering teams, machine learning teams and data science teams. As an Applied Scientist, you will participate as an individual contributor on research projects alongside other research scientists within the context of a group of cross functional collaborators working in complex multi-causal environments to identify inefficiencies, analyze potential options, and propose solutions. Your work will contribute to driving performance improvements and cost reductions, debugging and investigating production issues, and stabilizing our core system as you develop a deep end-to-end understanding of the system. Here's what you'll be working on: Work with other applied scientists on projects to evaluate the health of both internal and external components to make sure the Moloco system is running safely and efficiently. Learn from your senior peers how to identify new areas to improve our infrastructure and machine learning components by understanding internal system changes, external changes, and data changes, and identify and suggest interesting/useful next steps for your projects. Complete task as part of larger projects to complete deep unbiased analyses. Implement, and evaluate new algorithms and features in collaboration with senior Applied Scientists, Software Engineers and Machine Learning Engineers. Basic Qualifications: Advanced degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or related field, or industry experience in optimization of market prices or ML systems At least 4 years of engineering or applied science experience Proficient verbal and written English communication skills, with the ability to contribute to the creation of presentations and reports Quick understanding of new information and the demonstrated ability to learn new technical skills across engineering, machine learning, and data science Track record of building positive relationships with collaborators and stakeholders and working effectively with cross-functional partners in a global company Our Compensation And Benefits (for United States Residents Only) In accordance with various state laws, the range provided is a reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. We also offer a competitive benefits package. Base Pay Range:$140,400-$180,400 USD Moloco Thrive: Benefits and Well-Being: We take care of you and create the conditions for you to do the best work of your career. We offer innovative benefits that empower our employees to take care of themselves and their families so they can do the best work of their lives. Moloco Values: Lead with Humility: Everyone's voice is respected, valued, and heard. With humility, we become more open and accessible to each other. We win, lose, and learn together. Accountability and feedback are essential to our success. Uncapped Growth Mindset: We see all situations as opportunities to learn, grow, and improve as individuals and as an organization. We seek diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and promote experimentation to push the boundaries of what's possible. Create Real Value: We pursue the most impactful opportunities with rigor and integrity. We take intelligent risks and make disciplined trade-offs to maintain deep focus. We help our customers win by delivering durable value. Go Further Together: We're one team working towards one mission and vision. We collaborate proactively and inclusively, involving the right people at the right time and in the right way. We strive to create a more equitable workplace. We won't let each other fail. Additional Resources: Moloco Company Blog Moloco Leadership Moloco Newsroom Equal Opportunity: Creating a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion and belonging is core to our existence. To reach our goals, diversity of talent and thought is a critical component of how we operate as an organization. Our workforce is our superpower, and we know that fostering a culture of inclusion, authenticity, and belonging gives us the greatest opportunity to achieve our vision to become the scaling engine for the Internet economy. Moloco is an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex and gender, gender expression and identity, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Candidate Privacy Notice: Your privacy matters to us. By applying, you acknowledge that you've reviewed our Candidate Privacy Notice.
    $140.4k-180.4k yearly Auto-Apply 16d ago
  • Scientist, Discovery

    Umoja Biopharma

    Research scientist job in Seattle, WA

    Umoja Biopharma is a game-changing biotech start-up with locations in Seattle, WA and Louisville, CO, focused on transforming the treatment of cancer with a novel integrated immunotherapy platform. Our vision is to develop off-the-shelf therapies capable of treating any tumor, any time. We are a diverse and growing team working in brand-new facilities in downtown Seattle, Washington, and Louisville, Colorado, and we are looking for innovative thinkers who are excited by groundbreaking science and technology, and passionate about squaring up to the challenges inherent to cutting edge drug development. We are committed to the principles of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and strongly invite applications from enthusiastic individuals who share our commitment and help position Umoja as a leader in this front. We at Umoja believe in the importance of stories; we are looking for great people to join our team to help us create more stories for ourselves, for you, and most importantly for patients and their families. Umoja Biopharma - Your Body. Your Hope. Your Cure. POSITION SUMMARY Umoja is seeking a Scientist to join the Discovery Research team. This position will provide scientific technical leadership in delivering both routine IND-enabling studies, and studies exploring novel CAR T product concepts. This position entails initiating, designing, executing, analyzing, and communicating medium-sized projects consisting of several related experiments. A successful candidate will have experience with in vitro CAR-T assays (e.g. cell growth, cytokine production, cytotoxicity, and phenotypic analysis), and high-throughput screening methods that leverage genome editing (e.g. CRISPR). This is a fully onsite role based out of our Seattle, WA location. CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES Specific responsibilities include: Lead by demonstrating high standards for experiment design, execution, documentation, analysis, and communication. Solve moderately complex technical problems pertaining to product, experiment, and assay design. Perform experimental design, execution, data analysis, and reporting of results for IND-enabling studies. Design and implement novel screening campaigns to explore new product functionalities. Execute routine CAR T cell functional assays and assay development (MSD, flow cytometry, Incucyte ) as needed by the department. Author reports with clear and concise figures and messaging. Audit Benchling entries and perform data verification. Collaborate closely with adjacent departments. Proactively communicate activities, issues, and ideas to the team and serve as a subject matter expert on program teams as needed. Identify opportunities for product and assay improvements. Maintain familiarity with current scientific literature, maintain and update knowledge of CAR T biology, vector biology, and immunology. The successful candidate will have: PhD/MS/BS in Biological Science, Immunology or related discipline with at least 0+/8+/10+ years of relevant work experience respectively Expertise with platforms used for T cell analysis including the MSD, Incucyte, dPCR, and Attune/Aurora (or other flow cytometers). Experience with high-throughput screening methodologies. Extensive experience with experimental design, planning, execution, and basic data analysis Strong team communication and collaboration skills, along with self-motivation to contribute to the development of novel cancer immunotherapies Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional and dynamic environment Preferred Qualifications: Strong analytical capability Excels as both a team member and individual contributor Strong communication and organizational skills Experience with data analysis with JMP, R, and/or python Experience with INTEGRA pipetting equipment Experience working with electronic lab notebooks Experience with regulatory filings Physical Requirements: 100% compliance with personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements in biological laboratory environments for wet lab work, including gloves, protective clothing, and eye safety glasses. Perform physical tasks required for the role, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, sitting, working your hands in a biosafety cabinet, and occasionally moving materials up to 50 pounds. Project-oriented work in this role will require regular on-site presence (5 days/week) to complete essential job-related functions. Salary Range: $123,250 - $152,250 Benefits Offerings Umoja Biopharma offers its employees competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans. Additionally, we offer Umojians access to a 401k plan through Fidelity, with a 100% match up to their first 4% deferral. Umoja also provides a generous Paid Time Off policy, employee commuter benefits, and cell phone stipend. For a full breakdown of our benefits offerings, please see the Benefits section of our website.
    $123.3k-152.3k yearly Auto-Apply 32d ago
  • Wetland Scientist

    Pace Engineers Inc. 3.7company rating

    Research scientist job in Kirkland, WA

    Ecologist / Wetland Scientist Full-time exempt Professional Kirkland, Kirkland, WA, US Salary Range: $95,000 To $135,000 (USD) Annually PACE Engineers is a Pacific Northwest engineering firm providing civil and structural engineering, planning, surveying, and construction management services from offices in Washington and Oregon. With 135 employee-owners, we are recognized for our expertise, passion, and commitment to clients and communities. Collaboration is central to our culture, enabling us to leverage the creativity and dedication of our teams across all locations, while maintaining a people-first approach that makes PACE both a strong partner and a vibrant community. We are currently seeking an Ecologist/Wetland Scientist for our growing Environmental team . This role is results-driven and aligned with the organization's strategic goals, requiring initiative, a competitive mindset, and the ability to stay focused during change. It demands quick decision-making, innovation, and a strong sense of urgency. The ideal candidate is confident, self-assured, and capable of inspiring others while maintaining a firm, goal-oriented leadership style. Excellent communication, adaptability, and delegation skills are essential, as is the ability to learn quickly and manage multiple priorities. Ultimately, success in this position is measured by achieving fast, high-quality results through motivation and accountability, rather than rigid adherence to process. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Lead and oversee critical area and wetland delineations in accordance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) guidelines and regional supplements. Manage all phases of environmental projects including proposal development, budgeting, fieldwork, regulatory coordination, reporting, and client communication. Prepare and review high-quality technical documents such as wetland delineation reports, critical area reports, jurisdictional determinations, mitigation plans, HPA, and Section 404/401 permit applications. Serve as a primary liaison with federal, state, and local agencies on environmental permitting and compliance matters. Guide the development and implementation of wetland restoration, mitigation, and monitoring plans. Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level staff. Utilize GIS and data management tools to support project planning and analysis. Ensure all project work meets regulatory requirements, internal standards, and client expectations. Stay current on evolving environmental regulations, guidance, and best practices. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Natural Resources, or a related field. Minimum of 7-10 years of professional experience in wetland science, environmental consulting, or natural resource management. In-depth knowledge of federal and state wetland regulations, including Clean Water Act Section 404/401 permitting. Demonstrated experience managing complex environmental projects and multidisciplinary teams. Proficiency in conducting wetland delineations, functional assessments, and habitat evaluations. Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex concepts clearly to clients and regulators. Experience completing complex mitigation and bank-use plans. Proficient in GIS mapping, GPS field tools, and environmental data analysis. Valid driver's license and willingness to travel for fieldwork and client meetings. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification or eligibility. Experience in client development, proposal writing, and strategic project planning. Familiarity with NEPA, ESA, and other environmental compliance frameworks. Expertise in wetland mitigation banking, ecosystem restoration, or long-term monitoring programs. Experience in regulatory negotiation and agency coordination. Regional Experience BENEFITS SNAPSHOT Hybrid work model & flexible scheduling 401(k) & ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA Paid time off, holidays, and wellness programs Short & long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance Culture that supports belonging, equity, and inclusion PACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
    $95k-135k yearly Auto-Apply 16d ago
  • Associate Research Scientist

    R&D Partners

    Research scientist job in Seattle, WA

    R&D Partners is seeking to hire an Associate Research Scientist in Seattle, WA. Your main responsibilities as an Associate Research Scientist: Assist in developments of fit-for-purpose potency and/or biological characterization assays for both early- or late-stage programs. Works under minimal supervision for routine activities, such as experimental execution based on established protocols, data review and analysis. Organize findings for effective and timely communication of data, draw appropriate conclusions and design next steps. Maintain notebooks with detailed and timely documentation of protocols, study designs and results. Responsible for setting up in vitro functional assays to measure T cell function. What we are looking for in an Associate Research Scientist: B.S. in biological science, immunology or related discipline with at least 2 years of relevant work experience or M.S. with minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience in T cell biology Direct cell culture experience is required. Technical experience with cell-based assay development is preferred. Knowledge of cGxP requirements preferred. Works predominantly within established procedures but is capable of recognizing potential problems and recommend/develop appropriate solutions.. Why Choose R&D Partners? As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical insurance PPO, HMO & HSA Dental & Vision insurance 401k plan Employee Assistance Program Long-term disability Weekly payroll Expense reimbursement Online timecard approval Pay Scale: $56,343 $70,442 ( Dependent on Experience) R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies. R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.
    $56.3k-70.4k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Applied Scientist, Generative AI/ML

    Adobe Systems Incorporated 4.8company rating

    Research scientist job in Seattle, WA

    Our Company Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe's all about. We give everyone-from emerging artists to global brands-everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We're passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. We're on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours! The Opportunity Adobe is seeking to add Applied Scientists in Generative AI to our world-class AI Platform team. We are specifically looking for scientists with expertise in preparing data, training, fine-tuning and adapting large foundation models across all modalities: images, video, 3D, LLMs and cross-modal setups. We welcome outstanding candidates in all related technical fields, such as Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, and Natural Language Processing. The related applications include image/video/3D generation, editing, and understanding, conditioned on controls stemming from large language models, or other innovative interactions tailored for creative workflows, and multimodal priors. What You'll Do * Conduct pioneering research and development in Generative AI for visual (image/video/3D), audio, and multi-modal outputs. * Develop and deploy novel generative AI technologies to existing and new Adobe Products. * Research and develop novel large-scale foundation models with deep reasoning and world-building capabilities. * Collaborate with world-class researchers and ML engineers to bring research ideas to creative workflows used by millions. * Publish and present your work in world-class scientific venues in CV/AI/ML/CG fields Required Qualifications * Ph.D. in Computer Science, CV/AI/ML/CG or related fields and 1+ years professional experience. * Research or industry experience in training Generative AI models (pre-training and/or post-training) in at least one of the following modalities: image, video, 3D, or audio. * Expertise in large-scale model training and optimization, including data curation, distributed training, and memory-efficient techniques. * Experience with post-training techniques such as fine-tuning, alignment or distillation. * Proficiency with modern deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch) and experience scaling models on GPU/TPU clusters. * Excellent communication skills and a strong great teammate What You'll Bring * Experience on large-scale generative model training * Experience on synthetic data generation * Experience of working with large-scale datasets * Experience of working with product teams on technology transfers #FireflyGenAI Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $151,800 -- $265,350 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. In California, the pay range for this position is $183,300 - $265,350 In Washington, the pay range for this position is $165,600 - $239,725 At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP). In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award. State-Specific Notices: California: Fair Chance Ordinances Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances. Colorado: Application Window Notice There is no deadline to apply to this job posting because Adobe accepts applications for this role on an ongoing basis. The posting will remain open based on hiring needs and position availability. Massachusetts: Massachusetts Legal Notice 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. Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more. Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call **************.
    $183.3k-265.4k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Clinical Research Investigator (MD/DO)

    DM Clinical Research

    Research scientist job in Seattle, WA

    Clinical Research Investigator DM Clinical Research, the largest privately-owned research management organization in the Houston area and one of the top 50 in the country, is looking for an Investigator for our sites in Seattle, WA. This individual will conduct all clinical trials (studies) according to ICH, GCP, local regulations, study protocols, and company processes. Responsibilities Ensures the medical well-being and safety of the participants through the safe performance and execution of the studies. Assists in maintaining clinical oversight and quality on the studies registered on and delivers on study targets, thereby contributing to the commercial success of the site. Reviews enrollment progress, pre-screening and screening success rates, screen failure rates, safety, and retention of participants. Interprets protocols and IB and participates in initiatives to strategize for patient recruitment. Carries out clinical evaluation and assessment of participants to ensure eligible participants are enrolled onto studies. Ensures and protects the welfare and safety of participants through ethical conduct. Fulfills and comply with all medical duties as per protocol, SOP/COP and ICH GCP and local regulations. Exercises meticulous attention to detail in documentation and patient care. Requirements Medical License (MD, DO) At least 2 years of experience as a Clinical Research Investigator. Spanish Bilingual a plus.
    $67k-114k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Research Associate - Chem

    Altpep Corp

    Research scientist job in Seattle, WA

    AltPep Corporation is a biomedical company based along Seattle's Lake Union developing groundbreaking disease-modifying treatments and detection tools for amyloid diseases by targeting a novel early molecular trigger: alpha sheet oligomers. Our lead programs focus on Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, with other amyloid diseases on the horizon. AltPep's goal is to change the course of these debilitating diseases that affect over a billion people around the globe. AltPep draws its origins to Dr. Valerie Daggett's lab at the University of Washington's Bioengineering Department. We are looking for additional team members to join us at our state-of-the-art, headquarters located on the Eastside of Lake Union in Seattle. About this Role We are seeking a meticulous and dynamic Research Associate to join our team. You will be responsible for conducting and supporting laboratory research, including peptide synthesis, characterization (spectroscopy, biophysical, etc.), formulation activities, bioanalytical (pharmacokinetics) experiments, and stability studies, while ensuring the highest standards of quality and precision. Your contributions will be critical to the success of our research and development efforts, and you will have opportunities to work both independently and collaboratively within our innovative team. What You'll Do: Characterize peptides by UHPLC, mass spectrometry, circular dichroism, etc. Engage in chemical synthesis and peptide modifications to meet research and development objectives. Operate both manual and automated solid-phase peptide synthesis systems. Conduct (prep- and semi-prep) HPLC purification of peptides. Support novel Drug Product formulation development Support bioanalytical experiments and stability studies Troubleshoot and maintain instrumentation to ensure smooth laboratory operations. Maintain rigorous quality of experimental details outlined in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Document research findings meticulously in lab books and records. Work both independently and collaboratively within an innovative team to achieve project goals. Prioritize and organize workflow to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory environment. Analyze and interpret data and generate reports Regularly communicate results, in written form and oral presentations, to the rest of the team and occasionally to senior management and in All-Company meetings. What You Bring: Must Haves: Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, bioengineering, or a related field. Experience in instrumental analysis using HPLC, UHPLC, and LC-MS. Ability to conduct quantitative analysis and apply quality control criteria effectively. Meticulous record-keeping abilities and attention to detail. Flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment and responsiveness to quick changes in tasks/priorities. Ability to learn rapidly and implement new laboratory techniques as needed Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workflow. What Will Separate You From the Rest: 2+ years of post-graduate experience in a relevant field, with previous biotech experience being a plus. Hands-on experience with solid-phase peptide synthesis and HPLC purification. Experience with productivity and scientific software, including ChemDraw /Marvinsketch Familiarity with PubMed and other information sources for pharmaceuticals. Ability to work independently while also valuing team collaboration. Knowledge of Quality Management Systems. Ability to learn and implement new analytical and synthetic chemistry techniques. Effective communication practices with peers and senior personnel. Flexible approach to structure and workflow management. Commitment to maintaining high standards of precision and cleanliness in laboratory work. Debilitating diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's affect more than a billion people worldwide. Drawing upon decades of academic research, AltPep was founded to create groundbreaking tools to detect and treat such diseases. Although a young company, AltPep has been recognized for its scientific accomplishment and potential. While still small and nimble, we have grown to a team of thirty talented individuals dedicated to improving the lives of billions. We continue to grow and are looking for talented people to join the team and help us accomplish our mission. We offer competitive compensation to those joining our fight. The compensation range for a Research Associate is $78,000 - $88,000, depending on experience. AltPep takes care of its employees and offers generous stock options, medical, vision, and dental coverage for its employees and their dependents. We understand, and value, life outside of work and offer competitive PTO so you can rest and recharge.
    $78k-88k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Senior Research Associate/Scientist I

    Outpace Bio

    Research scientist job in Seattle, WA

    Outpace Bio is pioneering the future of cell therapy for solid tumors by harnessing unrivaled AI-powered protein design. Our mission is to program immune cells for enhanced function inside patients, overcoming key barriers such as poor tumor access, weak survival, antigen escape, and dose-related toxicity. By creating and integrating modular, plug-and-play technology assets, we are developing cell therapies with unprecedented efficacy, transforming how engineered T cells interact with cancer and the immune system to deliver life-changing outcomes. Our multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, coders, and cell therapy developers works at the cutting edge of computational protein design, synthetic biology, and immunology. Together, we are reimagining how cells function to unlock novel therapeutic possibilities.Located in Seattle's vibrant biotech hub overlooking scenic South Lake Union, Outpace Bio is led by pioneers in computational protein design and engineered cell therapies. Our culture is built on a foundation of respect and inclusion, which are fundamental to how we collaborate to revolutionize cell therapy through groundbreaking innovation rooted in rigorous science. Our Commitment to Diversity At Outpace Bio, we believe that the highest performing teams include people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to cultivating an open, diverse, and inclusive culture for all employees. Recognizing that the best candidates do not always match all criteria of the job description, we encourage you to apply if you think you would be a good fit for the role and are inspired by our mission to cure disease by pushing the boundaries of biology. Our Momentum In August 2024, Outpace Bio secured an oversubscribed $144 million Series B financing, led by RA Capital Management and supported by a premier syndicate of life science investors. This funding accelerates our pipeline of programmed T cell therapies, including our lead candidate OPB-101, a mesothelin-specific chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell enhanced by Outpace's proprietary OUTSMART, OUTLAST, OUTSPACER, and OUTSAFE technologies. OPB-101 is advancing toward IND clearance and first dosing in 2025 for patients with advanced platinum-resistant ovarian cancers. The Series B investment also supports the expansion of our pipeline, enabling us to develop additional transformative therapies leveraging our innovative plug-and-play technology platform. We are seeking a Senior Research Associate or Scientist I to join the viral vector production team at Outpace Bio. In this role, you will apply your scientific training and technical expertise to produce, purify, and characterize lentivirus for our cell and gene therapy applications. Working collaboratively with our Immunology, In vivo, and Cloning teams, you will ensure timely delivery of high-quality viral vectors while contributing to the development of novel viral assays and scale-up process development and improvement. Successful candidates will bring strong technical skills in mammalian cell culture, viral vector systems, viral vector process development, viral downstream purification, and analytical techniques including flow cytometry and molecular quantitation methods. We seek motivated, detail-oriented scientists who can work independently, troubleshoot technical challenges, and optimize protocols to advance our research programs. If you are a collaborative team player with strong problem-solving skills and enthusiasm for translating research into therapeutic impact, you will thrive in our fast-paced startup environment. Responsibilities (Position responsibilities may include, but are not limited to): * Produce and characterize lentivirus supporting multiple Outpace research and pipeline programs * Design and execute optimization experiments to improve viral titers, purity, and production efficiency * Support scale-up of lentiviral production for process development and preclinical in vivo studies * Perform and optimize functional titer and genome quantitation assays (flow cytometry, dd PCR/dPCR) * Contribute to the development of improved upstream and downstream vector production and purification methodologies * Contribute to experiment design, data analysis, and presentation of results in internal meetings * Contribute to authoring or reviewing protocols, reports, or regulatory filings. Qualifications (Required): * Ability to work independently on experimental design, execution, and troubleshooting * Proficiency in mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique * Hands-on experience with small-scale lentivirus production (adherent or suspension systems) * Working knowledge of chromatography and filtration principles, downstream bioprocessing, and process scale-up * Experience operating chromatography systems (AKTA or equivalent) * Experience with filtration operations including UF/DF and depth filtration * Highly organized with strong attention to detail and data quality * Ability to learn new protocols quickly and apply critical thinking to problem-solving * Effective scientific communication skills with ability to discuss results and collaborate with team members * Experience measuring viral titer by flow cytometry and dd PCR/digital PCR * Hands-on experience with transfection and transduction protocols * Experience safely handling lentivirus under BSL-2 conditions * 3+ years of research experience with mammalian cell culture systems Qualifications (Preferred): * Master's or PhD in Virology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Gene Therapy, or related field; alternatively, Bachelor's degree with substantial position-relevant research experience in academic or industry setting * Lentivirus process development in suspension culture formats (96-well, 24-well, shake flask, and 1-5L bio-reactor scales) * Downstream viral vector processing including tangential flow filtration (TFF) and chromatography-based purification * Familiarity with molecular biology techniques including nucleic acid isolation, quantification, and PCR-based methods * Experience with mammalian cell culture in bioreactor systems * Experience in a startup or fast-paced biotech setting * Experience with Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) systems (Benchling) * Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize workflow, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams * Familiarity with other viral vector platforms (gamma retrovirus, AAV) $90,000 - $130,000 a year This position is a Senior Research Associate or Scientist I level position with a compensation range of $90,000-$105,000 for a Senior Research Associate level and $111,000-$130,000 for a Scientist I level. Actual compensation is dependent upon current market data, experience, and pay parity at Outpace. The salary range is based on Outpace Bio's reasonable estimate of base salary for this role at the time of posting. Actual base salary will be based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, and other related factors permitted by law. Working at Outpace offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research that has the potential to transform the lives of people around the world. Outpace Bio Total Rewards Full time employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in Outpace's medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending account, health savings account, commuter benefits, legal benefits, and 401k plan which includes an employer match. In addition, employees may receive stock option grants to be outlined in their offer of employment and a performance bonus. Outpace employees enjoy flexible PTO, paid sick leave which complies with local requirements, and fifteen paid holidays plus a winter shutdown. Outpace also offers a generous paid parental leave policy to all regular full-time employees. Outpace Bio is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. If you are legally authorized to work in the United States now, or in the future without any form of sponsorship, we encourage you to apply. Outpace Bio does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Outpace Bio or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Outpace Bio's internal team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Outpace Bio and will not owe any referral or other fees.
    $111k-130k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Research Associate I, Digital Biotechnologies

    Adaptive Biotechnologies 3.8company rating

    Research scientist job in Seattle, WA

    At Adaptive, we're Powering the Age of Immune Medicine. Our goal is to harness the power of the adaptive immune system to transform the way diseases are diagnosed and treated. As an Adapter, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives. With Adaptive, you'll create a career highlight through collaboration with bright, curious colleagues working at the apex of innovation and application. It's time for your next chapter. Discover your story with Adaptive. Position Overview Adaptive is seeking an exceptional Research Associate I to join a new subsidiary spinout, Digital Biotechnologies Inc. The Scientist will play a critical role in helping to develop a “Next” Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) instrument specifically designed for clinical medicine. Present methods for high-throughput sequencing are not suitable for many clinical applications, as all current NGS platforms lack the combination of high accuracy, rapid turnaround time, and low cost that would lead to robust clinical utility. In collaboration with academic and industry scientists across the country, Digital Biotechnologies is engineering the first solid-state sequencer with the specifications necessary for a widely applicable clinical sequencing instrument. In this role, the Research Associate I, performs assigned experiments or other related work under close supervision, which leverage Digital's novel intellectual property to realize the company's strategic objectives in fundamental science, health care and business development. Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions Synthesis and characterization of inorganic and organic nanomaterials. Routine microscopy (e.g., atomic force microscopy (AFM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), optical microscopy) and image analysis. Prepare samples following a provided experimental plan. Conduct experiments or other related work based on provided protocols. With guidance, collates and interprets data and synthesizes results into a conclusion. Ability to execute experiments efficiently in a wet lab and suggest process improvements. Recognize patterns or inconsistencies when assessing results and share with supervisor. Position Requirements (Education, Experience, Other) Required Bachelor's degree in chemistry, materials science, nanotechnology, engineering (biomedical, chemical, material), physics, or other related field. Applicants should have 1+ years experience working in a laboratory. Ability to work closely and collaboratively with a team of other researchers. Preferred Experience in nanoparticle, nanomaterials, and/or chemical synthesis. Experience in electron and/or scanning probe microscopy. Experience working with DNA and related molecular biology techniques (e.g., purification, quantification, NGS). Working Conditions Job requires working in a lab and may require handling hazardous chemicals, biological material including blood, bone marrow, and tissue. Work occasionally requires flexible and/or extended hours. Physical Requirements Staff may have to periodically spend extended periods of time standing/sitting within the lab while executing repetitive work, which also includes: Lift Lift >20 pounds occasionally Lift/move large freezers and fridges with the assistance of dollies and carts Occasionally spend Constant work in labs, following all guidelines and protective measures. Compensation Hourly Rate: $26.88 - $40.33 Possible “other compensation” elements to include: equity grant ALERT: Malicious groups posing as Adaptive employees have recently used fraudulent email aliases to extend employment offers, provide fake documents, and request sensitive personal and financial information. Legitimate Adaptive employment opportunities are initiated through our careers page and extended after multiple interviews with verified employees. Adaptive does not ask new hires to purchase anything out-of-pocket, including home office supplies and equipment. Interested in this position, but don't meet all the requirements? Adaptive is committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams across our organization. Please consider applying even if your experience doesn't match all the qualifications; you may be the exact candidate we're searching for! Adaptive is not currently sponsoring candidates requiring work authorization support for this position. Adaptive's posted compensation information includes a base salary (or hourly rate) range and summary of other available total compensation. The base salary range represents a minimum-to-maximum salary (or hourly rate) available to candidates upon extension of offer. Base salary is thoughtfully considered upon offer and is determined through multiple evaluation checks throughout the interview process, including: a candidate's ability to meet minimum qualifications (skills/experience/education), a candidate's ability to thoughtfully address preferred qualifications, current market conditions, and internal pay equity. Listed base salary is exclusive of bonus, commission, equity, differential pay, benefits, and other incentives. Adaptive's benefits at-a-glance. Adaptive Biotechnologies is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Please refer the “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” Poster for more information. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email **********************. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail accommodations@adaptivebiotech.com. This email is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: Adaptive Biotechnologies values our relationships with our Recruitment Partners and will only accept resumes from those partners who have active agreements with Adaptive. Adaptive Biotechnologies is not responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited or are received by any employee of Adaptive Biotechnologies who is not a member of the Human Resources team.
    $26.9-40.3 hourly Auto-Apply 27d ago
  • Machine Learning Scientist

    Scopely 4.1company rating

    Research scientist job in Bellevue, WA

    Niantic's Machine Learning Team seeks a Machine Learning Scientist to join our AI/ML team. This role focuses on crafting and implementing machine learning-powered features for our geo-location-based mobile games. You will collaborate closely with product managers, game designers, engineers, and data scientists to craft intelligent game mechanics that respond to player behavior, contextual environments, and geospatial signals. This is a high-impact, hands-on role ideal for candidates passionate about applying ML to mobile games and real-world data challenges. Niantic is a leading mobile game developer known for groundbreaking real-world mobile gaming experiences. Our mission is to use new technologies to enrich the human experience and encourage exploration of the world around us. Titles like Pokémon GO, Pikmin Bloom, and Monster Hunter Now are just the beginning. We're looking for curious, creative, and purposeful minds to join us on our journey. Responsibilities Craft and develop machine learning models that drive intelligent gameplay features, such as multifaceted content placement, player clustering, and geo-contextual personalization. Leverage real-world data (geospatial, temporal, behavioral) to advise in-game decision-making and adapt to player environments in real time. Partner with product and design teams to translate gameplay ideas into ML-powered systems. Collaborate with data science and data engineering teams to optimize data pipelines for machine learning use cases. Collaborate with product and data science teams to perform thorough experimentation, A/B testing, and model evaluation to measure product impact and feature efficiency. Contribute to the design of ML infrastructure, tools, and workflows that support the lifecycle of models in production. Required in-office 2 days on Tuesday and Wednesday. Qualifications M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, or related technical field. 2+ years of experience developing ML systems in a production environment. Proficiency in Python and ML libraries such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, or similar. Experience with applied ML techniques such as supervised learning, clustering, or deep learning. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a product mentality. Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to multi-functional teams. Ability to work in a fast-paced hybrid environment and handle stress appropriately and/or ability to solve practical problems and be sufficiently adaptable to handle dynamic situations with little advance notice. Experience working on cross-functional teams with ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal communications, including asynchronous interactions with others. Plus If... Experience building ML features for mobile games or interactive applications. Experience with modern data processing frameworks, e.g. Apache Beam or Apache Spark. Exposure to active learning methodologies, recommendation systems and real-time model inference. Experience with Cloud native model development environments, e.g. GCP or AWS. Experience with common machine learning development tools or frameworks, e.g. Jupyter Notebooks, MLflow or Kubeflow. Familiarity with geo-contextual modeling, map-based data, and temporal-spatial modeling techniques. Solid understanding of geospatial data and location-based modeling challenges. For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA, the annual salary range is provided below. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for equity, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time off. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA Annual Salary Range$158,200-$185,000 USDAbout Us Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!," “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “Stumble Guys,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” and “Yahtzee With Buddies,” among others. Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer™ experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond. Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry. Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company's “World's Most Innovative Companies,” Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years. Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents. Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy. For more information on Scopely, visit: scopely.com Notice to candidates: Scopely, Inc and its affiliates will never request payment or ask for financial information as a condition for applying to a position or receiving an offer of employment. All official Scopely, Inc. recruiters only use email domains that end with @scopely.com. Our official website is **************** Please only apply to positions posted on our official website and ensure the recruiter only communicates via the official email domain. Should you have any questions or encounter any fraudulent requests/emails/websites, please immediately contact **********************. Our job applicant privacy policies are available here: California Privacy Notice and EEA/UK Privacy Notice. Employment at Scopely is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. Scopely does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
    $158.2k-185k yearly Auto-Apply 12d ago
  • Research Associate lll- Flow Cytometry

    Translational Drug Development 4.3company rating

    Research scientist job in Bothell, WA

    We are the leading oncology CRO, developing novel treatments for patients that need them most. Our team is fully dedicated to oncology - it is all we do - combining innovation and expertise to quickly move medicines from preclinical development into clinical trials. Adaptive and forward-thinking - we guide our client's therapy through the most critical development milestones from the lab to planning their regulatory and clinical strategy. Our ultimate goal? To help patients. Position Summary: The Flow Cytometry Research Associate llI executes and provides support for sample processing, acquisition, and data analysis in preclinical and/or clinical development within a Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) / Washington State Medical Test Site/ CAP Accredited environment. Essential Functions: * Interprets and follows, with accuracy, both study and flow cytometry protocols. * Prepares and run samples for flow cytometry analysis. * Independently performs tissue culture activities. * Maintains detailed and organized laboratory notes, documents, and files. * Performs quality control review and verification of scientific data. * Works with laboratory leadership to properly prepare for and execute assigned studies and protocols. * Maintains and calibrates lab equipment daily and/or weekly, including but not limited to the flow cytometer. * Prepares various solutions for stock or project use. * Performs QC and verification of flow cytometry data and/or maintenance records. * Independent troubleshooting of data and various pieces of equipment * Participates in team and scientific meetings as appropriate. * Work in a team-oriented environment and as well as independently. * Suggests topics and prepares data for poster presentations. * Adheres to protocols and standard operating procedures. * Develop standard operation procedures, as appropriate. * Perform other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: * 7-15 years Flow Cytometry experience and Bachelor's Degree/Biotechnology Certificate in science required or Master's degree with 2-4 years flow cytometry experience. * Experience in tissue/cell culture and aseptic technique. * Flexibility to adjust work hours as needed, including periodic late evenings and rotating Saturday coverage. Required Specialized/Technical Skills: * Proficiency in Microsoft Office * Experience in a Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)/CAP setting. * Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. * Experience communicating with a variety of individuals and personality types is preferred. * Strong time management skills. * Ability to work as a team and independently. * Good at multitasking and detail oriented TD2 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, disability, veteran's status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. #LI-TD2
    $50k-80k yearly est. 11d ago
  • Research Associate, QC/Oligo Manufacturing

    Customarray

    Research scientist job in Redmond, WA

    Full-time Description We are looking for a dedicated and hardworking research associated to join a cross-disciplinary team to help us develop and support advanced oligonucleotide synthesis technologies and applications. The candidate will handle multiple roles across our R&D teams to support both routine and investigatory laboratory activities. Knowledge of oligonucleotide synthesis chemistry, PCR and qPCR techniques, and library preparation for next-generation sequencing are desirable, but training will be provided. Level of the position will be commensurate with the qualifications of the final candidate. Location: Redmond, WA Key Responsibilities: Perform array-based oligonucleotide synthesis on CustomArray's CMOS semiconductor synthesis platform. Perform QC operations on CustomArray products including PCR/qPCR and hybridization assays. Perform NGS library preparation and sequencing work according to established protocols. Familiarity with Illumina NGS platform desirable. Contribute observations and experience to R&D team to accelerate pace of technology development. Conduct routine lab maintenance procedures. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Biology or Chemistry related field with 2 years of hands-on experience. Master's degree a plus. Working knowledge of oligonucleotide synthesis desirable. Experience with surface chemistry techniques and electrochemistry desirable. Good grasp of basic molecular biology techniques including PCR, qPCR, array-based hybridization assays, and NGS. Familiarity with vacuum instrumentation and surface coating/modification techniques highly desirable Ability to work as part of a small cross-disciplinary team to accomplish both short term and long term goals. GenScript USA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is GenScript's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. GenScript USA Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace.
    $43k-67k yearly est. 60d+ ago

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