Cheminformatics Specialist

We are seeking a Cheminformatics Engineer to drive machine learning projects for small molecule research. As part of our team, you will provide domain expertise and thought leadership, participate in scoping calls to shape project design, develop deep learning models for customers based on multiple architectures, and provide technical support when needed.

1. Understand clients' business objectives and develop models that help achieve them, plus metrics to track their progress.
2. Design and implement complex ML systems using classic ML, DL, and foundation models and following best practices.
3. Lead client communications by gathering requirements, managing expectations, and communicating deliverables.
4. Analyze model errors; design strategies to overcome them.
5. Deploy, maintain, and upgrade ML models and pipelines.

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Bioengineering, or similar, preferably in the Chemoinformatics area. MSc candidates with extensive expertise are also suitable.
• Experience in drug discovery and machine learning highly desirable;
• Understanding deep learning for molecular property prediction and lead optimization;
• Extensive knowledge of computational chemistry and/or structure-based design;
• Experience with Open Source Cheminformatics packages (e.g., RDKit), chemical workflow environments, machine learning on chemical data, and chemical databases

• Communication skills that build effective relationships with internal and external parties
• Demonstrated ability to partner and collaborate effectively with research teams and drug discovery functions

• Excellent English
• Clean criminal record
• CV sent in English

• Every other Friday off (26 extra days off a year)
• Remote and flexible
• Explore and Relocation programs (three months work abroad or full international relo)
• Paid sick days and local holidays
• Premium mental health subscriptions
• Access to LokaLabs, our internal research and development program
• Fitness subscription
• Mental wellness programs
• Defined career path
• Business English classes