Amaris Consulting is seeking a Junior AI Bioinformatics Engineer to support the research and development of generative AI solutions applied to bioinformatics. The role involves building and optimizing AI-driven workflows while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance biomedical data analysis.
Responsibilities
- Conduct literature reviews on the latest advancements in generative AI, agentic AI, and their applications in healthcare and bioinformatics
- Support the design, development, and evaluation of AI/ML models for biological data workflows (e.g., NGS, precision medicine)
- Implement algorithms and workflows using Python and relevant machine learning frameworks
- Develop and execute benchmarking strategies to assess model performance, robustness, and accuracy
- Contribute to the improvement and optimization of models and workflows
- Ensure reproducibility through proper testing, documentation, and version control practices
- Prepare clear and concise technical documentation, reports, and summaries
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, engineers, and domain experts
- Assist in establishing scalable and reproducible development environments
Skills
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed a Master's degree or PhD in a quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Bioinformatics, or related)
- Strong Python programming skills
- Experience working in Unix/Linux environments, including remote or high-performance computing (HPC) systems
- Hands-on experience in machine learning and deep learning, using frameworks such as PyTorch or similar
- Understanding of model evaluation, validation, and benchmarking techniques
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
- Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality deliverables
- Background in statistics, probability, and linear algebra
- Familiarity with generative AI, large language models (LLMs), or agentic AI approaches
- Knowledge of bioinformatics, biological data analysis, or life sciences
- Experience with NGS data or precision medicine applications
Company Overview
Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in Chêne-Bourg, Geneva, CH, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.amaris.com.