Autonomous AI Biologist for Self-Driving Labs

Systems Planning and Analysis; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Biologist to provide onsite support in Arlington, VA, supporting DARPA BTO program managers with advanced AI/ML driven research and robotic automation architectures.

The role requires a Master’s degree, an active Secret clearance, and 9+ years of experience applying AI, ML, and autonomous laboratory concepts to program oversight, evaluation, and management.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• 9+ years of relevant work experience in AI/ML and robotic automation for program oversight and management.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical oversight for DARPA program managers.
• Evaluate AI/ML architectures, datasets, and robotic automation plans for autonomous labs.
• Assess algorithmic integrity and scalability of performer-developed systems.
• Translate AI/ML advances into program formulations and oversight.

Skills

Artificial intelligence

Machine learning

Robotic automation

Technical oversight

Proposal evaluation

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Biologist to provide onsite support in Arlington, VA, supporting DARPA BTO program managers with advanced AI/ML driven research and robotic automation architectures.

The role requires a Master’s degree, an active Secret clearance, and 9+ years of experience applying AI, ML, and autonomous laboratory concepts to program oversight, evaluation, and management.