AI Scientist, Agentic AI Discovery

SK Life Science, Inc.
Paramus, United States of America
19 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Paramus, United States of America

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence
Bioinformatics
Computational Biology
Computer Programming
Python
Machine Learning
Rapid Prototyping Process
TensorFlow
PyTorch
Large Language Models
Multi-Agent Systems
Prompt Engineering
Generative AI
Information Technology
HuggingFace
Virtual Agents
Software Coding

Job description

Responsibilities include evaluating emerging AI techniques, reproducing and extending state-of-the-art research approaches, building experimental prototypes, and developing reusable AI system architectures that can support scientific exploration and therapeutic discovery. The AI Scientist will collaborate closely with cross-functional research and engineering teams to identify high-impact opportunities where AI can meaningfully improve discovery efficiency and insight generation. The ideal candidate is highly technical, deeply curious about frontier AI capabilities, and excited about applying advanced AI systems in real-world drug discovery environments.

Requirements

Education: Master's degree or higher in AI-related fields, Computer Science, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Machine Learning, or related disciplines.

  • Experience: At least 3 years of relevant experience in AI, machine learning, or applied research environments.
  • Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
  • AI Engineering Skills: Strong AI engineering and coding skills, with hands-on experience building scalable and production-ready AI applications and systems.
  • AI-Assisted Development: Experience with AI-assisted development and rapid prototyping workflows ("vibe coding") is highly desirable.
  • Agentic AI: Strong interest or hands-on experience in agentic AI systems, multi-agent orchestration frameworks, AI reasoning workflows, and LLM-based applications.
  • Biomedical Research: Experience working with biomedical or life science datasets and AI-driven scientific research platforms is highly desirable.
  • Generative AI & LLMs: Experience working with modern large language model ecosystems, prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), or AI workflow orchestration frameworks is a plus.
  • Technical Stack: Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with modern AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch, Hugging Face, LangChain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex, or similar ecosystems.
  • Domain Knowledge: Ability to quickly learn and understand drug discovery and pharmaceutical R&D domains and connect them with AI solutions.
  • Other Skills: Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment with a focus on innovation and adaptability.
  • English Proficiency: Professional-level English communication skills.
  • Track Record: Experience applying AI within drug discovery, healthcare, or life sciences is advantageous.

**Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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