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Senior Scientist, Machine Learning Research

A-Alpha Bio · Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site

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About A-Alpha Bio

Measure more protein interactions. Backed by Lux and Madrona.

About the role

A-Alpha Bio is seeking a Senior Scientist, Machine Learning Research to turn large-scale protein interaction data into insights and models that advance antibody and protein engineering. The role focuses on developing innovative AI/ML methods that learn from millions of protein-protein interaction data points to predict and engineer protein binding. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Strong proficiency with data science best practices, including wrangling and transforming data, model training, model selection, cross-validation, and deployment at scale
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain methods, findings, and limitations to computational and experimental audiences, as well as to external collaborators and partners
  • Expertise with cloud computing, particularly Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Proficiency with best practices using large language models (LLMs) and agentic AI tools to assist in code generation and modeling
  • Experience analyzing large experimental datasets and making scientifically defensible decisions about data quality, statistical methods, and interpretation
  • Thorough understanding of concepts from biology, chemistry, and physics that govern molecular properties and interactions
More about this role

A-Alpha Bio is a n early-stage, rapidly growing biotechnology platform company headquartered in Seattle, WA. We are focused on building the foundational data layer for AI-driven protein engineering. We provide biopharma companies and model builders with access to ground truth experimental datasets, including affinity and structure, for training, benchmarking and validating AI protein models. In parallel, we apply our data and models directly with select partners to engineer next-generation dual-specific and molecular glue therapeutics, and to discover and optimize differentiated biologics .

A-Alpha Bio is headquartered in Seattle, WA, but remote applicants are welcome to apply. Candidates must reside in the United States.

Starting Salary Range: $164,000 - $206,000 annually

Exemption Status: Exempt

Reporting To : Director, Machine Learning Research

A-Alpha Bio is seeking a Senior Scientist, Machine Learning Research to turn large-scale protein interaction data into insights and models that advance antibody and protein engineering. The role focuses on developing innovative AI/ML methods that learn from millions of protein-protein interaction data points to predict and engineer...

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