BenchSci offers ASCEND, a science-first Generative AI R&D platform designed to unravel disease biology and act as an AI Assistant/Co-pilot for preclinical scientists. It aims to elevate biology-related decision-making, uncover novelty, and increase experimental productivity by leveraging a knowledge graph and multi-modal AI to process vast amounts of scientific literature, patents, clinical data, and internal pharma data. Key differentiators include robust data foundations, specialized AI assistants for pharma workflows, enterprise-ready integrations, and a dedicated service team. BenchSci's mission is to exponentially increase the speed and quality of life-saving R&D.
AI PlatformBiotechDisease BiologyDrug DiscoveryGenAILife SciencesPharmaPreclinical Researchbenchsci.com
BenchSci
BenchSci offers ASCEND, a science-first Generative AI R&D platform designed to unravel disease biology and act as an AI Assistant/Co-pilot for preclinical scientists. It aims to elevate biology-related decision-making, uncover novelty, and increase experimental productivity by leveraging a knowledge graph and multi-modal AI to process vast amounts of scientific literature, patents, clinical data, and internal pharma data. Key differentiators include robust data foundations, specialized AI assistants for pharma workflows, enterprise-ready integrations, and a dedicated service team. BenchSci's mission is to exponentially increase the speed and quality of life-saving R&D.
AI PlatformBiotechDisease BiologyDrug DiscoveryGenAILife SciencesPharmaPreclinical Researchbenchsci.com
HQToronto, CA
Team Size278
Open Jobs34
Total Funding$164M
Latest Fundraise3 years ago
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer, NLP
RemoteLondon, England, GB
Remote • London, England, GB
We are looking for a
Senior Machine Learning Engineer
to join our growing engineering team. You’re the perfect fit for this role if you are passionate about solving problems in NLP, have a great appreciation for science and want to transform how it is done.
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Continuously improve the performance and scalability of ML models that are at the core of BenchSci’s products
Build and deploy models from inception to live in production pipelines
Work with BenchSci's Product Managers and Scientists to correctly capture the nuances of biology
Lead or consult the authoring of engineering design proposals following the unified Platform Stream roadmap at BenchSci
Leverage a deep understanding of the business context and the team’s goals to unlock independent technical decisions in the face of open-ended requirements
Proactively identify new opportunities (from both internal and external sources) and advocate for and implement improvements to the current state of projects
Respond with urgency and drive urgency in own team to operational issues, owning resolution within one's sphere of responsibility
Advocate for code and process improvements across your team, and help to define best practices based on personal industry experience and research
Participate in sprint planning, estimation and reviews. Take ownership of deliverables, and work with teammates to ensure high-quality deliverables
You Have:
5+ years of software development experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Mathematics
Strong experience with NLP
A degree in computer science with a focus in machine learning and at least three years of experience in the industry
Strong experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, and image processing libraries such as OpenCV and scikit-image
Experience with data processing frameworks and Cloud ML Tooling
You have a constant desire to grow and develop
You have strong cross-team communication and collaboration skills
A team player who strives to see teammates succeed together
Benefits and Perks:
A great compensation package that includes BenchSci equity options
A robust vacation policy plus an additional vacation day every year
Company closures for 14 more days throughout the year
Flex time for sick days, personal days, and religious holidays
Comprehensive health and dental benefits
Annual learning & development budget
A one-time home office set-up budget to use upon joining BenchSci
An annual lifestyle spending account allowance
Generous parental leave benefits with a top-up plan or paid time off options
The ability to save for your retirement coupled with a company match!
About BenchSci:
BenchSci's mission is to exponentially increase the speed and quality of life-saving research and development. We empower scientists to run more successful experiments with the world's most advanced, biomedical artificial intelligence software platform.
Backed by Generation Investment Management, TCV, Inovia, F-Prime, Golden Ventures, and Google's AI fund, Gradient Ventures, we provide an indispensable tool for scientists that accelerates research at top pharmaceutical companies and leading academic centers.
Our Culture:
Our culture fosters transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning.
We value each other's differences and always look for opportunities to embed equity into the fabric of our work. We foster diversity, autonomy, and personal growth, and provide resources to support motivated self-leaders in continuous improvement.
You will work with high-impact, highly skilled, and intelligent experts motivated to drive impact and fulfill a meaningful mission. We empower you to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and thrive. Here you will be challenged to stretch yourself to achieve the seemingly impossible.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
: We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We believe that improving diversity, equity and inclusion is our collective responsibility, and this belief guides our DEI journey. Learn more about our DEI initiatives .
Accessibility Accommodations
: Should you require any accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Please reach out to email protected.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
