Assistant Data Scientist (Computational Drug Discovery & Molecular Modeling)

TL;DR

Assistant Data Scientist (Computational Drug Discovery & Molecular Modeling): Deploying machine learning workflows and statistical analyses to accelerate the discovery of next-generation medicines with an accent on analyzing data outputs of automated equipment and high-throughput screening platforms. Focus on developing property-prediction models, exploring deep learning architectures, and collaborating with laboratory biologists and chemists to identify therapeutic leads.

Location: Rahway, 07065

Salary: $104,000 - $114,400

Company

hirify.global is seeking an intellectually curious and scientifically grounded Assistant Data Scientist to join our cutting-edge discovery therapeutics division.

What you will do

• Develop, optimize, and maintain predictive machine learning and deep learning workflows.
• Contribute to the architecture and scaling of molecular property prediction models.
• Conduct computational research in areas of machine learning, molecular modeling, and virtual screening.
• Leverage high-performance computing (HPC) clusters in a Unix/Linux environment or cloud architectures (AWS) to manipulate high-volume datasets.
• Partner closely with laboratory chemists, molecular biologists, and informatics specialists.
• Provide multi-disciplinary stakeholders with an in-depth understanding of complex data outputs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computational Physics, Computational Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 0 to 3 years of hands-on data science or machine learning application experience.
• Deep proficiency in Python specifically tailored for scientific computing and deep learning frameworks.
• Experience navigating high-performance computing clusters in a Unix/Linux OS environment, or familiarity with scalable cloud computing architectures (specifically AWS).
• A foundational knowledge of biochemistry, organic chemistry, or molecular biology concepts.

Nice to have

• Direct experience participating in computational research projects within an early-stage pharmaceutical drug discovery or biotechnology space.
• Experience developing or fine-tuning large-scale chemical foundation models, virtual screening applications, or protein structure-related models.
• Exceptional priority-balancing habits and a demonstrated ability to build strong, collegial relationships across a multicultural matrix organization.

Culture & Benefits

• hirify.global offers major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required for temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer.
• Committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
• Participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.
• Considers for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.