Senior AI Engineer

Overview

Nova Biomedical is a single brand formed from Advanced Instruments and Nova Biomedical to accelerate innovation and deliver value to customers in biopharmaceutical and clinical markets.

Nova Biomedical powers breakthroughs with smart, science-driven solutions trusted in over 100 countries to speed drug development and enhance patient care. With more than 70 years of scientific excellence, FDA-registered manufacturing, ISO certifications, 125+ FDA approvals, and industry-trusted diagnostics, Nova Biomedical is a global leader in osmolality testing, biotechnology, and in vitro diagnostic instrumentation. Headquarters are in Norwood and Waltham, MA, with a global team of nearly 2,000 employees.

Our values are Customer Centricity, Ingenuity, Ownership & Accountability, Collaboration, and Integrity.

Working at Nova Biomedical means joining a mission-driven organization where your contributions matter. Roles span engineering, science, manufacturing, and support, with emphasis on innovation, growth, and impact on global health.

Explore what’s next with us at Nova Biomedical and

We are looking for a Senior AI software engineer to support the Research & Systems Engineering team. The role facilitates the research, design, and deployment of new machine learning/artificial intelligence models to embed within current and future product portfolios. You will own the technical responsibility for all AI features in the image processing and model training portfolio.

If you’re passionate about software engineering and want to be part of a team shaping the future of life sciences, we’d love to hear from you—apply today!

• Design and lead innovative AI projects from start to finish and provide technical guidance to other team members.
• Break down new AI features into actionable work items and help the team estimate time and complexity.
• Produce coherent and concise technical documentation of AI-based projects, with summaries and evidence of work completed.
• Manage AI model codebases from research to production levels.
• Communicate with other teams (Systems, Software Development) to improve team effectiveness.
• Contribute to the creation and filing of patents to protect intellectual property, working with legal and IP teams as needed.
• Implement state-of-the-art AI/ML models and evaluate performance against key business objectives, introducing research prototypes and features into the portfolio of market-leading instruments.

• Ability to work on multiple projects and deliver to deadlines.
• Methodical and organized, with detailed record-keeping.
• Ability to absorb complex bioinformatic concepts.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of biotech industry with focus on cell development practices.
• Deep knowledge of convolutional models and latest techniques.
• Proficiency in major deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, Keras, Tensor Flow).
• MSc or higher in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, AI, Computational Biology, or related quantitative field, or equivalent master’s-level experience delivering AI/ML solutions.
• 2+ years of experience applying ML/AI to microscope images or biological problems.
• 3-4 years of experience with major deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, Keras, Tensor Flow).
• Experience with ONNX is preferred.
• Demonstrable industry experience delivering computer vision-based AI projects, preferably in biotech.

• The ability to work on a laptop or desktop computer for prolonged periods.
• The ability to lift at least 15 lb.
• The full list of physical requirements is available upon request.

• Flexible medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Competitive 401k company match
• Bonus program, generous PTO and paid holidays
• Generous tuition reimbursement
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development, engagement and events
• Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in Norwood, MA;
  Billerica, MA; and Westbrook, ME offices
• Company-subsidized cafeteria in the Waltham, MA office

On-site in Waltham, MA.

$145,000 - $170,000 per year. The salary range reflects base salary or hourly rate for this opening and may vary based on location, skills, and education.

Nova Biomedical is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other protected class.

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