AI/ML Engineer

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated AI/ML Engineer to support the development of Generative AI-based digital tools and platforms in a pharmaceutical R&D environment. The successful candidate will join the Automation and Robotics team, focusing on designing, prototyping, and implementing AI-driven solutions for pharmaceutical applications.

This role provides hands-on experience with machine learning (ML), large language models (LLMs), automation, and data engineering, contributing to next-generation digital tools that accelerate innovation in the pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain knowledge graphs and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems for scientific data.
• Design, prototype, and deploy AI-driven solutions for chemical process optimization.
• Implement AI/ML models for predictive analytics and decision support in chemical synthesis.
• Build robotic control systems to orchestrate workflows using modular lab equipment.
• Create new applications leveraging the Jupyter framework for web-based tools.
• Integrate and visualize experimental data within applications where applicable.
• Develop and maintain Python-based pipelines for data acquisition and workflow automation.
• Collaborate with scientific stakeholders to refine requirements and iterate on prototypes.
• Work with APIs, databases, and internal data pipelines for seamless integration.
• Document code and workflows in compliance with internal best practices and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Education: BS with 5+ years of experience OR MS in Computer Science or related field (or expected graduation before start date).
• Proficiency in Python, Jupyter Notebook, Dataiku DSS, and REST APIs.
• Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
• Familiarity with RDKit for cheminformatics applications is preferred.

Additional Information

• Position is Monday-Friday, 8-5. Overtime as needed. On-site role based in Groton, CT
• May be requested to work on weekends, overtime, and holidays based on business needs
• Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Groton, CT are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent full-time benefits, including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• #LI-EB1
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.