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Junior AI Scientist

Loveland, CO Full time

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

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The Target Pay Range for this position is $ 64,000 - $80,000 annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

Job Purpose/Overview

We are seeking an AI Scientist to join our R&D organization, focusing on computer vision tasks and basic data engineering responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundational knowledge in training deep learning models (e.g., PyTorch) and be proficient in Python and pandas. A strong work ethic, effective communication skills, and eagerness to learn are essential for this role. Experience with Azure Cloud is a plus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support Computer Vision Projects

    • Assist in the development, training, and evaluation of computer vision models for veterinary diagnostic applications

    • Conduct experiments under the guidance of senior team members, ensuring rigorous testing and documentation

  • Contribute to Data Engineering

    • Help maintain and improve basic data pipelines for data ingestion, cleaning, and transformation

  • Model Deployment and Integration

    • Participate in model deployment processes, including testing, monitoring, and troubleshooting in a production environment

    • Work closely with software engineers to integrate computer vision solutions into larger systems or applications

  • Continuous Learning and Collaboration

    • Proactively seek feedback and mentoring from senior scientists and team leads

    • Stay current with emerging deep learning techniques, tools, and industry trends

    • Present findings and results in a clear, concise manner to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

  • Adhere to Best Practices

    • Follow clean code and version control guidelines to maintain high-quality project repositories

    • Document key processes and learnings for future reference and knowledge sharing

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field

  • Basic understanding of deep learning principles and hands-on experience with frameworks like PyTorch

  • Proficiency in Python for data analysis, model development, and scripting

  • Familiarity with data manipulation libraries (e.g., pandas, NumPy)

  • Awareness of software development best practices (version control, clean code principles)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Familiarity with Azure Cloud services for data storage or model deployment

  • Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker) or CI/CD pipelines

  • Strong work ethic and the ability to take initiative

  • Eagerness to learn and adapt to new tools, frameworks, and methodologies

  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams

  • Team player who can work collaboratively with senior data scientists, engineers, and domain experts

Travel

Will there be notable travel in this position? Percent of time:  5% (based on location may increase)

Working Conditions

Complete how the job gets done and the way it operates

The associate is regularly required to apply manual dexterity, including hand/wrist flexibility, for computer keyboarding.  The associate frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  The associate is frequently required to hear and speak in order to use the telephone, make presentations and communicate with people in an office environment.  The associate is occasionally required to sit and stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch.  The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

The associate will primarily work in a typical office environment including use of cubicles, computers and overhead lighting. Temperature extremes will be minimal to nonexistent.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  The associate will be required to use a computer, spreadsheets, database management, email, and the Internet.  The associate is frequently required to use a calculator; fax, copy machine, and phone system.  The associate must occasionally use media equipment such as an overhead projector, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams. 

About Antech

Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.

Benefits

Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.

Benefits eligiblity is based on employment status.

  • Paid Time Off & Holidays

  • Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)

  • Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life

  • Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)

  • Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement

  • Life Assistance Program

  • Pet Care Discounts

Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers.

Note to Search Firms/Agencies

Antech Diagnostics, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Antech) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Antech and the requisition is position-specific. Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Antech will be deemed the sole property of Antech and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Antech.