Staff Algorithm Scientist

SUMMARY:

Cytek Biosciences is a fast-growing company that provides tools and solutions for cell analysis. We are seeking a Staff Algorithm Scientist to develop and deploy sophisticated image and signal processing and data classification algorithms for multi-spectral and cell imaging platforms within our Flow Cytometry team. We are seeking a highly motivated and talented individual who will be comfortable in a fast-paced development environment and will be a key contributor to the software, algorithms and application development engineering team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develop and deploy sophisticated image and signal processing and data classification algorithms for multi-spectral and cell imaging platforms within our Flow Cytometry team
• Contribute key features in the development of the next-generation spectral and imaging flow cytometry analysis software.
• Design, implement and deploy algorithmic solutions to support real-time instrument operation including object detection, segmentation, and instrument calibration.
• Design, implement and deploy algorithmic solutions to advance our data analysis tool offerings including complex shape and texture analysis, auto-gating, statistical classification, and clustering with special emphasis on machine learning and deep learning classification algorithms.
• Employ software libraries, tools and best practices to implement efficient, scalable, and reusable software solutions.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with our interdisciplinary R&D teams to research and solve complex problems to facilitate new product development and improve existing products.
• Provide guidance both within and outside the team on algorithms that impact instrument operation and data analysis for different applications.
• Use strong communication skills to provide clear, concise explanations of complex concepts in data analysis to biologists, application support staff and customers to facilitate application support and customer adoption.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ph.D. (preferred) or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with a strong foundation in image and signal processing theory, statistical classification and high dimensional data analysis methods and experience in their practice. Expertise in machine learning techniques, especially deep learning, for image and signal classification required.
• 7+ years (10+ years for M.S.) of professional experience developing, implementing, and testing complex algorithms in C++ in production environments.
• Deep knowledge of Python and working with machine learning platforms such as TensorFlow/Keras/Pytorch required.
• Experience in cloud computing and/or GPU programming for image data a bonus.
• Ability to evaluate technical complexity for potential market opportunities.
• Open and responsive to new ideas with the ability to develop creative and practical solutions to difficult problems.
• Strong organizational skills, flexibility to changing priorities and needs, attention to detail, and multi-tasking ability.
• Proficient in oral and written technical communication including researching and writing papers and reports and making technical presentations to a wide audience.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a high degree of comfort working with cross-functional teams.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Individual will be required to lift 25lbs, be able to work in a standing position for long periods at a time.

Cytek is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,national origin, genetic information, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.