We are looking for a Senior Machine Learning Scientist to join the Corporate Reserach department at Sartorius. As an applied Machine Learning Scientist, you will use your expertise in modern computer vision methodology to improve world-leading Sartorius cell imaging products routinely used by major companies across the life science and biopharmaceutical industry. This role requires expertise in Large Language Models (LLMs), Vision – Language Models (VLMs) with a strong emphasis on multi – agent systems for orchestrating complex workflows.
Working with Sartorius you will have unique access and ability to generate large - scale, annotated and high – quality biological datasets across different bioanalytics modalities including live – cell imaging. You will also be directly involved in our collaboration with NVIDIA to accelerate and scale the development of new and better therapies with AI – powered computing platforms and software.
You will join our very talented interdisciplinary and global data science team in Corporate Research that develop AI/advanced data analytics solutions that “moves the needle” in what is currently possible. You are a person driven by curiosity and ability to solve any problem. This combined with a personal drive and focus will result in innovations that make a real difference and significantly contribute to simplify progress for our customers, from drug development to production of biologics that treat life threatening and chronic diseases and brings better health for millions of people. We are looking forward to shaping the future with you.
This position is available full-time, with the opportunity to be based remotely in the UK or Germany, with regular travel to relevant Sartorius sites e.g. Royston near Cambridge.
Grow with us – Your Responsibilities
You will develop and deploy AI – driven solutions for microscopy image analysis and related biotechnology predictions
Design and optimize architectures leveraging LLMs and VLMs for multimodal data interpretation
Apply graph theory principles to model biological networks and enhance predictive analytics
Build and manage multi – agent frameworks for automated data processing and decision making
Collaborate with cross – functional teams to integrate AI solutions into Sartorius’ bioanalytics ecosystem
What will convince us
Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning or related disciplines
Experience with LLMs (e.g.: GPT, LLaMA) and VLMs (e.g.: CLIP, Flamingo)
Hands on experience with multi – agent systems and orchestration frameworks
Familiarity with microscopy imaging and life science data is a plus
Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, Tensorflow)
Basic knowledge in graph theory and its applications in AI
Knowledge of distributed systems and cloud – based AI deployment
Experience with reinforcement learning and agent – based modeling
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to interdisciplinary teams
You describe yourself as a conceptual and creative thinker with excellent organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal)
You have the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues within a large, matrix – based organization
In order to commence working with us, the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.
What we offer
As a growing global life science company, stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings
Work-life Balance: Remote options, flexible work schedules
Making an impact right from the start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform – even before joining
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team-spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as coaching, agile working and businesswomen network
Health & Well-Being: Wide section of health and well-being support such as healthcare plans and health assessment services
Benefits
Attractive Working Conditions:
37.5 hours working week
25 days annual leave, plus public holidays
Free parking on site
Annual option to buy, sell or carry forward annual leave
Free hot and cold drinks
Regular social events and free exercise classes
Competitive benefits package, including:
Group Personal Pension Plan
Private Medical Insurance
Private Dental Insurance
Group Life Assurance
Group Income Protection
Cycle to work scheme
About Sartorius
Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.
We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.
Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
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