Research Scientist

Actalent
Cambridge, MA

Description

Help to drive antibody discovery through AI/ML with generative protein designsSupport biologic modalities with machine learningDevelop machine learning models to help with siRNA, PMO and conjugate designs


Skills

Drug Discovery, AI, ML, Machine Learning, Oligonucleotide, antibody discovery, biologics, oligonucleotide chemistry, sirna, graph neural networks, transformers, recurrent neural networks, DNA, RNA, python


Top Skills Details

Drug Discovery,AI,ML,Machine Learning,Oligonucleotide,antibody discovery,biologics,oligonucleotide chemistry,sirna


Additional Skills & Qualifications

PHd in Computational Chemistry, Biology or Chemical EngineeringBackground in antibody design, characterization, and oligonucleotide chemistryUnderstanding of deep learning models RNN, GNN, and generative AIUse of machine learning for DNA, RNA, and proteins


Experience Level

Expert Level


Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cambridge, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $51.00 - $58.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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