Lead UX Designer, Scientific AI

TetraScience, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TetraScience, a leader in AI-driven lab data management, seeks a Senior UX Designer to enhance scientific workflows. The role emphasizes user-centric design for innovative AI features, requiring extensive UX experience in life sciences and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Enjoy flexible work arrangements, unlimited PTO, and comprehensive benefits as you contribute to significant advancements in scientific research.

Benefits

100% employer-paid benefits for employees and families

Unlimited paid time off (PTO)

401K

Flexible remote work arrangements

Company-paid Life Insurance, LTD/STD

Culture of continuous growth and coaching

Qualifications

• 10+ years of UX design experience, with 3+ years in AI/ML enterprise platforms.
• Portfolio showcasing end-to-end ownership of scientific interfaces.
• Ability to influence product strategy through AI interaction patterns.

Responsibilities

• Lead UX design for AI-driven features, including prototypes and user interactions.
• Collaborate with product managers to define UX roadmaps.
• Conduct user research to identify pain points and iterate solutions.

Skills

UX design

AI/ML platforms

Data visualization

Workflow optimization

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in HCI, Cognitive Science, or related field

Tools

Figma

Miro

Job description

Who We Are

TetraScience is the Scientific Data and AI Cloud company, leading the Scientific AI revolution by designing and industrializing AI-native scientific data sets. We offer a growing suite of next-generation lab data management solutions, scientific use cases, and AI-enabled outcomes.

As the category leader, TetraScience generates more revenue than all other companies in this market combined. Major players in compute, cloud, data, and AI infrastructure have recognized us as the de facto standard, forming co-innovation and go-to-market partnerships. Latest News and Announcements | TetraScience Newsroom

During your application process, you will be asked to review the Tetra Way letter by Patrick Grady, our co-founder and CEO. This document helps you understand whether TetraScience aligns with your values and ethos. We encourage you to reflect on this document and embody its principles if you join us.

What You Will Do

Design AI-Powered Scientific Workflows (60-80% hands-on):

Lead UX design for AI-driven features, including wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity interfaces. Integrate scientific data inputs (assays, instruments, ELN/LIMS) with AI model outputs, working closely with platform and science teams to translate algorithms into intuitive user interactions.

Strategic Vision & Cross-Functional Leadership:

Collaborate with product managers and scientific stakeholders to define UX roadmaps aligned with platform adoption. Advocate for user-centric design, balancing technical feasibility with scientific needs.

Customer-Facing Research & Validation:

Conduct lightweight user research with pharmaceutical clients to identify pain points. Prototype solutions rapidly, iterating based on stakeholder feedback to implement high-impact improvements.

Evolving Design Systems:

Improve existing design patterns for consistency and scalability across AI features for enterprise scientific users.

• 10+ years of UX design experience, including 3+ years leading AI/ML enterprise platforms in life sciences, healthcare, or regulated environments.
• Portfolio showcasing end-to-end ownership of scientific interfaces, including data visualization, AI interface design, and workflow optimization for non-technical users.
• Ability to influence product strategy by translating scientific workflows into AI interaction patterns.
• Experience working with scientists or AI teams to design interfaces that display model inputs/outputs, uncertainty metrics, and feedback mechanisms.
• Knowledge of life sciences workflows and regulated environments (GxP, FDA).
• Proficiency in Figma, Miro, or similar tools for rapid prototyping.
• Excellent communication skills across mediums with product managers, engineers, stakeholders, and customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in HCI, Cognitive Science, or related field.
• Published research or presentations on AI-human collaboration in scientific contexts.

Benefits (US)

• 100% employer-paid benefits for employees and immediate family members
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• 401K
• Flexible remote work arrangements
• Company-paid Life Insurance, LTD/STD
• A culture of continuous growth and coaching

Note: We are not currently providing visa sponsorship for this position.