Foundation and generative models for biomolecules

Scorpion Therapeutics; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a machine learning specialist to develop and optimize generative models for biomolecules, advancing therapeutic discovery within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include designing, training, and improving models; analyzing results; creating tools for experimental efficiency; collaborating with biologists for data collection; and mentoring team members.

Requires 3+ years ML experience, Python/PyTorch, willingness to travel, and office-based

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in machine learning model development.
• Proficient in Python and PyTorch.
• Able to collaborate across regions.
• Willing to travel.
• Primarily office-based role.

Responsibilities

• Design, train, and improve generative models for biomolecules.
• Analyze and visualize model results.
• Create tools for experimental efficiency.
• Collaborate with biologists for data collection.
• Mentor team members.

Skills

Collaboration

Mentoring

Travel readiness

Office-based work

Education

PhD in AI/ML or computational biology

Tools

Python

PyTorch

Job description

Role: Develop and optimize machine learning models for biomolecule design to advance therapeutic discovery within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• design, train, and improve generative models for biomolecules
• analyze and visualize model results
• create tools for experimental efficiency
• collaborate with biologists for data collection
• mentor team members

Requirements

• 3+ years experience in machine learning model development
• proficient in Python, PyTorch
• capable of multi-regional collaboration
• willing to travel
• primarily office-based

Preferred

• PhD in AI/ML, computational biology, or related
• experience with generative models, large-scale training, and bio sequence datasets
• strong software engineering skills
• knowledge of biochemistry and drug development

High-Value

focus on therapeutic biomolecules, generative ML, large model training, bioinformatics, and molecular biology.