R&D Data Scientist and AI Knowledge Management

Key Skills

Amazon Athena, Data science techniques, Database, Effective communication skills, Financial Risk, Git, Jupyter Notebook, Machine learning techniques, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Natural Language Toolkit - NLTK, Pandas, PostgreSQL, Python Programming, PyTorch, SciPy, spaCy, Transformer

Job Description

The Role

Moderna is seeking a highly motivated Data Scientist to join our Knowledge Management (KM) team within the R&D Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) group. This role will focus on natural language processing (NLP) for our internal databases and documents, leveraging both large language models and traditional information retrieval methods to develop solutions for stakeholders across R&D. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the ML platform and software engineering teams to design and implement fit-for-purpose solutions.

We are looking for someone who is deeply curious, possesses excellent work ethic, and is keen on bringing novel mRNA therapeutics and vaccines to the market that will improve the lives of patients.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Execute on projects spanning text mining, information retrieval, document classification, summarization, and question-answering systems.
• Contribute to various KM and NLP projects across the R&D spectrum, including text mining, information retrieval, document classification, summarization and question-answering systems.
• Keep up to date with the latest state-of-the-art machine learning and NLP methods.
• Work closely with other data scientists, engineers, and research scientists to foster collaboration and innovation.
• Employ and encourage data science and software engineering best practices.
• Communicate findings effectively, both internally and externally

Here’s What You’ll Need (Minimum Qualifications)

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, Engineering, Statistics, or related data-intensive discipline with 0-3 years of job relevant experience or a Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, Engineering, Statistics, or related data-intensive discipline with 4+ years of job relevant experience
• Experience in NLP and Knowledge Management projects, preferably in an industry setting
• Fluency in Python, especially the data scientific stack (Jupyter/Pandas/scikit-learn)
• Working knowledge of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL)

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• Familiarity with NLP and ML Python libraries, such as Scikit-Learn, Pytorch, NLTK, spaCy, and HuggingFace.
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, and remote)
• Experience with industry-leading tools and techniques for information retrieval, such as Lucene, Solr, Elasticsearch or comparable systems.
• Experience with large language models such as OpenAI's GPT series and understanding of their deployment in practical applications.
• Familiarity with best practices in software development, including Amazon Web Services, Docker, version control (Git), and documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and effectively collaborate in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.

Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:

• Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activities
• Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes 
• Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment
• Adoption and family-planning benefits
• Dedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ+ community
• Generous paid time off, including:

• • Vacation, sick time and holidays
  • Volunteer time to participate within your community
  • Discretionary year-end shutdown
  • Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter

• Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
• 401k match and Financial Planning tools
• Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
• Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
• Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
• Location-specific perks and extras!

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world. 

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.