Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion and extensive investment in R&D. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. The customers we serve fall within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies. Our innovations drive scientific breakthroughs, from groundbreaking research to routine testing and real-world applications.
Location/Division Specific Information
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Algorithm and AI leader. The position is based in Singapore and it is within the global Algorithm development team within Platform R&D organization, Genetic Sciences Division. We are a team with main locations in Singapore and in the US. We develop molecular testing and molecular diagnostics with world-renowned real-time PCR, digital PCR, microarray, and capillary electrophoresis instrumentation systems.
How will you make an impact?
You will build and lead a growing Algorithm and AI team in Singapore for the organization which focuses on Algorithm, AI, technology development for molecular diagnostics and testing in a fast-growing field of personalized medicine. You will work closely with a dedicated team of software and systems designers based in Singapore and in the US, revolutionizing healthcare through low-cost and high throughput diagnostic systems.
What will you do?
- Lead a team focused on development and innovation for scientific instrumentation and applications.
- Provide vision and technical leadership for Algorithm and AI development, image processing, testing, Data Ops and ML Dev Ops.
- Guide your team to establish operation processes, define goals and success metrics.
- Establish productive collaboration with teams across sites and functions, including Software, Systems and Optical Engineers, Bench Scientists, Product and Program Managers, Customer Support Teams.
How will you get here?
Education
- The position is offered to candidates with Ph.D. in Computer science, ML/AI, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, Bioinformatics or a related field.
- Applicants with Master’s degree and 5+ years, direct experience in areas below, and demonstrated passion for Algorithm and AI development will get a full consideration.
Experience
- 4+ years of experience leading Algorithm and AI development and for scientific applications is required.
- 6+ years of direct experience in Software and Algorithm development for scientific applications and instruments.
- Experience in driving multi-functional product development lifecycle, including algorithm design, implementation, testing, deployment, documentation.
- Strong technical and people leadership personality is necessary.
- Proficiency in Python and Linux is required, proficiency in C++ or Java is a strong preference. Experience with AWS technology stack is a must have.
- Experience with regulated software projects (HIPAA, FDA GMP, etc.) will make you a stronger candidate.
- Effective communication skills, especially for presenting scientific results, keeping records and working in a distributed team of scientists are necessary.
