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Produces solutions driven by exploratory data analysis from complex and high-dimensional datasets. Uses a flexible, analytical approach to design, develop, and evaluate predictive models and algorithms that lead to optimal value extraction from the data. Evaluates and implements novel approaches to address aims and milestones to multilayered datasets. Generates and tests hypotheses and analyzes and interpret the results of experiments. Assists in documentation and reporting of results.
This position is for a software developer who will contribute to the development of healthcare-focused artificial intelligence applications. Clinical Research Participant Recruitment (VitalTrials Project) will account for 50% of duties and responsibilities. The remaining 50% will be duties performed for APEX Department of Medicine AI Applications.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Clinical Research Participant Recruitment (VitalTrials Project): Design, develop, and maintain the LLM-based application that identifies and matches eligible participants to clinical research studies, including prompt engineering, retrieval pipelines, and integration with EHR and clinical data sources.
- Clinical Research Participant Recruitment (VitalTrials Project): Evaluate and validate model outputs for accuracy, reliability, and fairness; build and run benchmarking and testing frameworks; iterate on the system based on performance metrics and end-user feedback.
- Clinical Research Participant Recruitment (VitalTrials Project): Ensure the application meets HIPAA, IRB, and institutional data-governance and regulatory requirements, including data de-identification, access controls, audit logging, and documentation of compliance safeguards.
- Clinical Research Participant Recruitment (VitalTrials Project): Collaborate with study coordinators, principal investigators, and recruitment staff to gather requirements, refine workflows, and support deployment and adoption of the tool.
- APEX Department of Medicine AI Applications: Develop, deploy, and maintain AI/ML and LLM-based applications across the APEX initiative, including building APIs, data pipelines, and integrations with departmental and enterprise systems.
- APEX Department of Medicine AI Applications: Support shared infrastructure and MLOps for the APEX portfolio, including model versioning, monitoring, deployment automation, and reusable components that serve multiple applications.
- 10%: Partner with faculty, clinical, and operational stakeholders to scope new use cases, translate clinical and research needs into technical requirements, and prototype candidate solutions.
- 10%: Maintain code quality, documentation, and testing across applications; contribute to security reviews, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance and enhancement of production systems.
- APEX Department of Medicine AI Applications: Partner with faculty, clinical, and operational stakeholders to scope new use cases, translate clinical and research needs into technical requirements, and prototype candidate solutions.
- APEX Department of Medicine AI Applications: Maintain code quality, documentation, and testing across applications; contribute to security reviews, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance and enhancement of production systems.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Salary Range: $77,640 - $80,000
This position is located onsite in Birmingham, Alabama with no option for hybrid/remote work.
Master's degree in a related field OR Bachelor's degree in related field and two (2) years of related experience. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
Preferred:
- Be proficient in in software engineering and computer programming with specific proficiency in Python 3.0 or higher.
- Experience with large language model development
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Produces solutions driven by exploratory data analysis from complex and high-dimensional datasets. Uses a flexible, analytical approach to design, develop, and evaluate predictive models and algorithms that lead to optimal value extraction from the data. Evaluates and implements novel approaches to address aims and milestones to multilayered datasets. Generates and tests hypotheses and analyzes and interpret the results of experiments. Assists in documentation and reporting of results.
This position is for a software developer who will contribute to the development of healthcare-focused artificial intelligence applications. Clinical Research Participant Recruitment (VitalTrials Project) will account for 50% of duties and responsibilities. The remaining 50% will be duties performed for APEX Department of Medicine AI Applications.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Clinical Research Participant Recruitment (VitalTrials Project): Design, develop, and maintain the LLM-based application that identifies and matches eligible participants to clinical research studies, including prompt engineering, retrieval pipelines, and integration with EHR and clinical data sources.
- Clinical Research Participant Recruitment (VitalTrials Project): Evaluate and validate model outputs for accuracy, reliability, and fairness; build and run benchmarking and testing frameworks; iterate on the system based on performance metrics and end-user feedback.
- Clinical Research Participant Recruitment (VitalTrials Project): Ensure the application meets HIPAA, IRB, and institutional data-governance and regulatory requirements, including data de-identification, access controls, audit logging, and documentation of compliance safeguards.
- Clinical Research Participant Recruitment (VitalTrials Project): Collaborate with study coordinators, principal investigators, and recruitment staff to gather requirements, refine workflows, and support deployment and adoption of the tool.
- APEX Department of Medicine AI Applications: Develop, deploy, and maintain AI/ML and LLM-based applications across the APEX initiative, including building APIs, data pipelines, and integrations with departmental and enterprise systems.
- APEX Department of Medicine AI Applications: Support shared infrastructure and MLOps for the APEX portfolio, including model versioning, monitoring, deployment automation, and reusable components that serve multiple applications.
- 10%: Partner with faculty, clinical, and operational stakeholders to scope new use cases, translate clinical and research needs into technical requirements, and prototype candidate solutions.
- 10%: Maintain code quality, documentation, and testing across applications; contribute to security reviews, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance and enhancement of production systems.
- APEX Department of Medicine AI Applications: Partner with faculty, clinical, and operational stakeholders to scope new use cases, translate clinical and research needs into technical requirements, and prototype candidate solutions.
- APEX Department of Medicine AI Applications: Maintain code quality, documentation, and testing across applications; contribute to security reviews, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance and enhancement of production systems.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Salary Range: $77,640 - $80,000
This position is located onsite in Birmingham, Alabama with no option for hybrid/remote work.
Master's degree in a related field OR Bachelor's degree in related field and two (2) years of related experience. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
Preferred:
- Be proficient in in software engineering and computer programming with specific proficiency in Python 3.0 or higher.
- Experience with large language model development
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in associate scientist jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related life science field
- Hands-on experience with standard laboratory techniques such as PCR, ELISA, or cell culture
- Proficiency in data analysis tools including GraphPad Prism, Excel, or Python
- Familiarity with GLP or GMP compliance and laboratory documentation standards
- Experience writing or following standard operating procedures and lab notebooks
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional team collaboration
Tips for Your Associate Scientist Job Search
Tailor your resume to lab techniques
List every instrument and method you've used, including HPLC, PCR, flow cytometry, or ELISA, with the context you used them in. Hiring managers for associate scientist roles screen resumes for specific techniques before they read anything else.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists associate scientist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight protocol writing in your resume
Many candidates skip this, but associate scientist job postings frequently call out written communication as a core requirement. Note any SOPs, lab reports, or study summaries you've authored, even from academic or internship settings.
Filter openings by therapeutic area
Oncology, rare disease, and infectious disease teams hire associate scientists with very different backgrounds. Narrow your search by therapeutic area so your application matches the science the team is actually running, not just the title.
Prepare a data walk-through for interviews
Associate scientist interviews often include a data review or presentation component. Practice walking an interviewer through a real dataset or experiment result, explaining what you measured, what it meant, and what you would do next.
Negotiate start date around notice periods
Biotech and pharma teams often need someone in the lab quickly. If you're finishing a contract or a degree, name your exact available date in your cover note so recruiters can plan around it rather than moving on to candidates who can start sooner.
Associate Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most associate scientists?
The companies hiring the most associate scientists right now include Capital One, JPMorganChase, and Eurofins, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is concentrated in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and contract research organizations.
How many associate scientist jobs are remote?
About 20% of associate scientist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how lab-dependent the role typically is. Positions with the highest remote share tend to be in bioinformatics, data science, and computational biology, where bench work is not required.
How do you become an associate scientist?
Earn a bachelor's or master's degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field. Build hands-on lab experience through undergraduate research, internships, or co-op programs. Develop proficiency in at least one analytical platform and one data analysis tool. Then apply to entry-level associate scientist roles at biotech, pharma, or contract research organizations where your techniques match the team's work.
Can you get an associate scientist job with little experience?
Yes, many associate scientist roles are explicitly designed for candidates who are early in their careers. Employers often prioritize demonstrated lab technique over years of experience, so strong undergraduate research, a thesis project, or a relevant internship can substitute for professional tenure. Applying to roles at contract research organizations can also be a practical entry point, as they tend to hire more frequently and train on the job.
What does the associate scientist interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen with a recruiter, followed by a technical interview with the hiring manager or a senior scientist who will ask about your hands-on lab experience and methods. Many teams then invite finalists on-site for a panel interview and sometimes a short presentation or data walk-through. The full process usually takes several rounds and includes questions about collaboration, troubleshooting, and scientific judgment.
Where can I find and apply to associate scientist jobs?
You can find and apply to associate scientist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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