The J David Gladstone Institutes

The J David Gladstone Institutes

Research Engineer I II/III (AI / Machine Learning)

US · Mid

Sponsorship not specified$78k-$114kDetected 86 days ago
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About the role

  • This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of frontier AI and experimental biology, helping define how AI transforms biomedical research.

Responsibilities

  • Develop agentic AI systems that reason across the lab knowledge repository, and use external tools to perform multi-step scientific workflows tailored to the lab's focus and ways of working.
  • Build always-on AI agents that proactively review new papers, meetings transcripts, etc. and make connections, suggest hypotheses & experiments, identify flaws or gaps, and help with interpretation.
  • Collaborate closely with experimental scientists to rapidly prototype and deploy AI tools.
  • Experience building projects with LLMs and agentic AI frameworks such a Langchain/Langgraph, OpenAI/Gemini/Claude SDK, etc.
  • A meaningful place to grow and learn-whether it's your professional skills or scientific knowledge, we have the resources and environment to advance either so you can better support Gladstone's mission to drive a new era of discovery in disease-oriented science and to mentor tomorrow's leaders in an inspiring and excellent environment.
  • About the Role The Jain Lab develops new approaches to understand how oxygen, metabolism, and vitamins regulate physiology and disease.
  • We combine CRISPR screens, multi-omics, imaging, computational biology, and animal models to answer fundamental biological questions and develop new therapies.
  • We are seeking a highly motivated AI Research Engineer to help build an AI-native research laboratory.

Requirements

  • Experience with cloud infrastructure (GCP, AWS, Azure), Docker, Git, and modern software engineering practices.
  • Experience with biological datasets (RNA-seq, CRISPR screens, imaging, proteomics, metabolomics).

Nice to have

  • What Is Preferred Coursework or research experience in molecular biology, genetics, computational biology, or bioinformatics.

Compensation

  • $78,000-$114,000 Gladstone Perks & Benefits People-work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates within an organization that values each member of its community.
  • Compensation-competitive salary.
  • Title and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits

  • Located in San Francisco's vibrant Mission Bay research hub, Gladstone brings together exceptional researchers, clinicians, and professionals who share a common goal: improving human health through science.

Company info

  • At Gladstone Institutes, every role contributes to discoveries that have the potential to transform lives.
  • Gladstone is a world-renowned independent, nonprofit biomedical research organization dedicated to solving some of the most challenging diseases affecting humanity.
  • Our scientists are leaders in neuroscience, cardiovascular disease, immunology, stem cell biology, and emerging areas of biomedical innovation.
  • With approximately 600 employees, we offer the agility of an independent institute combined with the impact of a globally recognized research organization.
  • We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to grow professionally while contributing to work that truly matters.
  • Who we are At Gladstone Institutes, every role contributes to discoveries that have the potential to transform lives.
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