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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Molecular Devices, one of Danaher’s (https://danaher.com/our-businesses) 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Join Molecular Devices and help drive scientific discovery for life science customers in academia, biotech, pharma, and government. Our automated and AI-enabled technology empowers researchers to tackle complex questions and gain deep insights, accelerating the development of safer, more effective therapeutics. As part of our team—rooted in collaboration, authenticity, and innovation—you’ll ultimately contribute to groundbreaking science that enhances lives globally and shapes a healthier future for all.

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We are seeking an experienced and innovative Data Scientist with a specialization in image analysis and a passion for leveraging artificial intelligence within the life sciences domain. In this role, you will be involved in the develop and implementation of advanced AI-driven image analysis solutions to drive breakthrough insights in areas such as drug discovery, diagnostics, and biomedical research. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including biologists, data scientists, and software engineers, to transform complex image data into actionable insights that inform critical decision-making.

This position reports to the Manager, Software Engineering and is part of the R&D-Team located in Bellevue, Seattle and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Advanced Image Analysis & AI Integration:  Develop and optimize AI algorithms for image analysis, collaborate with teams to solve biological challenges, and create innovative algorithms for feature extraction and pattern recognition.

• Data Management & Processing:  Oversee the collection and preprocessing of large-scale image datasets, and develop scalable data pipelines for comprehensive analysis.

• Research & Development:  Stay updated with the latest AI and computer vision advancements, lead research initiatives, and contribute to scientific publications and patents.

• Collaboration & Communication:  Work with biologists and stakeholders to understand analytical needs, and present findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Project & Process Management:  Manage projects to ensure timely delivery and quality, document methodologies, and evaluate emerging AI tools to enhance team capabilities.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, or a related field. A Master’s or Ph.D. is strongly preferred.

• Experience: Minimum of 7 years in data analysis, with at least 3 years focused on image analysis in the life science or biomedical research sector, and experience in applying AI and machine learning techniques to image data.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python and/or R, experience with AI libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras), and strong expertise in image processing tools (e.g., OpenCV, scikit-image, Matlab, ImageJ).

• Domain Knowledge: Understanding of biological imaging techniques (e.g., fluorescence microscopy, MRI, CT scans) and familiarity with life science research and clinical applications.

• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical mindset, ability to develop and implement complex data-driven solutions, and manage competing priorities effectively.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Experience with advanced topics such as GANs, video analysis, or 3D image reconstruction

• Experience in publishing research in peer-reviewed journals or presenting at scientific conferences.

• Experience in integrating multi-modal data sources (e.g., imaging data with genomic data).

• Contributions to computer vision open-source projects or competition rankings (e.g., Kaggle, ImageNet).

Molecular Devices, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info (https://leplb1040.upoint.alight.com/ah-angular-afirst-web/#/web/danaher/cp/preauth-home) .

The salary range for this role is $130K-$150K. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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