Data Scientist, AI Infrastructure, MCP

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Data Scientist developing AI-enabled applications and backend services for scientific workflows. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver production-ready solutions.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeGrand Island • California, Maryland, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $88,000 - $116,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

MicroservicesPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain backend services and AI-enabled applications that support scientific and bioprocessing workflows
Develop and optimize retrieval components (e.g., embeddings, document indexing, vector search) used in RAG-based applications
Support integration and access to scientific and operational databases through well-defined APIs and backend services
Package internal tools, data pipelines, and workflows as reusable AI-enabled components or agents that can be executed within orchestration or workflow frameworks
Collaborate closely with scientists, data engineers, and platform teams to gather requirements, define technical specifications, and deliver reliable, production-ready solutions
Create clear technical documentation and usage guides to support internal adoption and long-term maintainability

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of professional software engineering experience building backend or data-driven applications
Proficiency in Python and experience developing APIs, services, or microservices
Solid understanding of data fundamentals, including data preprocessing, structured data handling, and data quality considerations
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional engineering and scientific teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonAPI developmentbackend servicesdata preprocessingdocument indexingvector searchdata qualitymicroservicesAI-enabled applicationsdata-driven applications

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solvingdebuggingindependent workcollaborationcommunication