Job Title: Data Scientist I Computer Vision & Generative AI (Pharma R&D)

Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below. Location: Irvine, CA (Hybrid Onsite Preferred) Job Type: 12-Month Contract (W2) Pay Range: $40/hr to $45/hr (Based on Experience) About the Role Join our Pharmaceutical R&D Innovation Team to develop cutting-edge Computer Vision (CV) and Generative AI models that solve real-world challenges in healthcare and aesthetics. As a Data Scientist I, youll fine-tune CNNs, implement diffusion models, and deploy scalable AI solutionsbridging the gap between research and clinical impact. Ideal Candidate: A hands-on problem-solver with 13 years of CV/AI experience (academic or industry) who thrives in collaborative R&D environments. Key Responsibilities Develop, train, and optimize CV models (CNNs, ViTs, GANs, diffusion models) for medical/aesthetic imaging. Implement Generative AI techniques (e.g., synthetic data generation, image enhancement). Translate academic research into production-ready code (e.g., reproduce SOTA papers). Collaborate with ML engineers to deploy models on AWS cloud infrastructure. Analyze and preprocess image datasets (e.g., radiology, dermatology) with Python/PyTorch. Must-Have Qualifications Education: BS/MS in Data Science, Computer Vision, AI, or related field. Technical Skills: Strong Python (PyTorch/TensorFlow, OpenCV, scikit-learn). Experience with image-based ML (classification, segmentation, or generative tasks). Familiarity with PostgreSQL and Linux environments. Mindset: Curious, adaptable, and able to communicate complex ideas clearly. Passion for applying AI to healthcare/life sciences. Nice-to-Have Exposure to AWS/GCP, MLOps (Docker, MLflow). Publications or projects in CV/Generative AI (GitHub/Kaggle links welcome). Knowledge of 3D medical imaging (CT, MRI).