53 Drug Discovery jobs in Canada
Associate Research Scientist
Posted 22 days ago
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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At SCIEX, one of Danaher's ( 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives-and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life.
As part of SCIEX, you will help to influence life changing research and outcomes, while accelerating your potential. For more than 50 years, we have been empowering our customers to solve the most impactful analytical challenges in quantitation and characterization through ground-breaking innovation and outstanding reliability and support. You will be part of a winning team, enabled by DBS, that is passionate about helping life science experts around the world get to answers they can trust.
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The Associate Research Scientist (Instrument Control & Acquisition) is responsible for driving innovation in scientific technology by developing and validating novel hardware and software methodologies, contributing to research project execution, and identifying opportunities for product improvement. The position also involves applying advanced scientific knowledge-particularly in instrumentation, machine learning, and software development-to support cross-functional research initiatives.
This position reports to Technical Director, LCMS Research, and is part of the Software and Applications Research Team located in Concord, Ontario, Canada, and will be an on-site role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
+ Enable the testing and development of novel hardware to improve performance for customer workflows
+ Define novel methodologies to verify or validate different aspects of hardware/software under the mentorship of more senior scientists
+ Drive innovation by generating novel ideas to advance scientific technology
+ Identify and implement opportunities for product improvement within a defined research area
+ Contribute to on-time delivery of different research projects and translate development or scientific risks into a tangible research plan
The essential requirements of the job include:
+ Higher level science degree in a related field such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or similar (Ph.D. preferred)
+ Broad background and knowledge of instrument control, machine learning, and software development
+ Proven publication record within the field related to enabling novel instrumentation
+ Experience with analytical instrumentation
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
+ Demonstrated experience implementing AI / ML algorithms to solve scientific problems
+ Ability to work independently
+ Proven track record of innovation and patent generation preferred
SCIEX, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info ( .
Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
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Research scientist, chemistry
Posted 4 days ago
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Education Experience On siteWork must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting Responsibilities Tasks Supervision Experience and specialization Type of service and repair Analytical techniques Computer and technology knowledge Equipment and machinery experience Area of work experience Specialization in chemistry Specialization or experience Area of specialization Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Personal suitability Benefits Health benefits Financial benefits Long term benefits Other benefitsAI Research Scientist
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MindBridge is the global leader in AI-powered financial risk intelligence. Our platform, MindBridge AI™ is enabling finance and audit professionals to build the AI-powered finance department of the future. With over 120 billion financial transactions analyzed with MindBridge’s AI, we set the standard for innovation, scalability, and customer satisfaction.
At MindBridge, we're driven by innovation and excellence, united as a team to revolutionize financial integrity. Here, your ideas matter, and your efforts make a meaningful impact. If you're passionate about using AI to drive positive change, MindBridge is the perfect fit. What distinguishes us is our unwavering commitment to our values: Innovation, Collaboration, and Integrity. These principles foster a vibrant workplace culture, where appreciation and a strong sense of community flourish.
About the Role:
Data science is at the core of our product, and our team tackles projects ranging from large-scale algorithm design to customer use-case configuration. At MindBridge, we specialize in highly regulated markets, delivering explainable, interpretable models for financial analysis. As signatories of the Montreal Declaration for responsible AI, we are committed to advancing AI in finance while keeping it accessible to professionals beyond the tech sphere.
We’re seeking an AI Research Scientist to join our centralized Data Science team. In this individual contributor role, you’ll combine research and hands-on experimentation to design, develop, and validate advanced machine learning solutions. You’ll collaborate with our AI Architect and data scientists to drive innovation in deep learning, natural language processing, and GPU-accelerated computing—helping shape our technical direction and deliver high-impact solutions for clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Research & Innovation
- Investigate and design novel algorithms in machine learning and AI, with emphasis on deep learning architectures, transformers, and generative models.
- Leverage GPU acceleration frameworks (e.g., RAPIDS, CUDA, PyTorch, TensorFlow) to optimize large-scale experimentation.
- Stay ahead of the curve in AI by evaluating and adapting the latest advances into our work.
Applied Development
- Build prototypes that demonstrate research ideas in action, enabling rapid iteration and validation.
- Collaborate with client delivery teams to adapt research outputs to real-world challenges.
- Ensure scalability and efficiency of models through GPU-accelerated workflows.
Collaboration & Thought Leadership
- Work closely with our Data Science Leaders to define and execute the long-term research agenda.
- Mentor data scientists in advanced techniques and help raise the team’s technical bar.
- Share findings internally (and externally, where appropriate) through presentations, blogs, or publications.
Requirements
Desired Skills & Experience:
- PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field with a strong AI/ML focus.
- Deep knowledge of machine learning, deep learning, and optimization methods.
- Experience with transformer-based models (e.g., BERT, GPT, LLaMA) and generative AI.
- Strong hands-on skills with GPU computing frameworks (RAPIDS, CUDA, PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX).
- Applied Research Skills: Ability to design experiments, analyze results rigorously, and translate findings into practical prototypes.
- Strong ability to convey complex research concepts to diverse audiences, both technical and non-technical.
- Publications in leading AI/ML conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR, ACL), an asset.
- Experience with large-scale distributed training and model optimization, an asset.
- Exposure to client-facing or product-driven environments, applying research in practical contexts, an asset.
Requirements contingent on employment:
- Fulfill requirements necessary to obtain full background check.
Benefits
Why You’ll Love Being Part of Our Team:
? Competitive Compensation and Equity
? Flexible Work – Hybrid or Remote
? Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs
? Professional development opportunities
? Flexible Time Off
? Company Matched Retirement Plans
? Unplug and recharge - 4 company-wide digital detox days annually
Equal Opportunity at MindBridge:
At the heart of our global success lies commitment to diversity and inclusion. We rigorously enforce an equal opportunity policy in all aspects of employment, championing merit and qualifications as our benchmarks. MindBridge is a proud equal opportunity employer, embracing applicants of all backgrounds without regard to race, nationality, religion, gender, disability, or any other factors.
At MindBridge, we are committed to providing an accessible candidate experience. If you require accommodations during the interview process or beyond, please inform us. We will work with you to provide necessary support and reasonable accommodations while maintaining confidentiality. Your comfort and participation are paramount to us.
Please be advised that we may use AI tools in the processing of your application.
Research scientist - composite materials
Posted 18 days ago
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Education- or equivalent experience
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work setting Responsibilities Tasks Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge Area of work experience Area of specialization Additional information Security and safety Personal suitability Benefits Health benefits Financial benefits Long term benefits Other benefits Employment groupsThis employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
- Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities
- Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
- Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.)
- Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)
Support for Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
- Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
- Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
Supports for visible minorities
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
- Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.
Biotech Research Scientist - AI Trainer
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In this role you will need to hold an expert understanding of biology- a completed or in progress Masters/PhD is preferred but not required. Other related fields include, but are not limited to: Microbiology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Physiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Environmental Science.
Benefits:
This is a full-time or part-time REMOTE position
You'll be able to choose which projects you want to work on
You can work on your own schedule
Projects are paid hourly starting at $40+ USD per hour, with bonuses on high-quality and high-volume work
Responsibilities:
Give AI chatbots diverse and complex biology problems and evaluate their outputs
Evaluate the quality produced by AI models for correctness and performance
Qualifications:
A current, in progress, or completed Masters and/or PhD is preferred but not required
Fluency in English (native or bilingual level)
Detail-oriented
Proficient in biology and inductive/deductive reasoning, experimental design, data interpretation, and systems-level thinking.
Note: Payment is made via PayPal. We will never ask for any money from you. PayPal will handle any currency conversions from USD.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $55.80 per hour
Work Location: Remote
Research Scientist (Chemistry) - AI Trainer
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In this role you will need to hold an expert understanding of chemistry- a completed or in progress Masters/PhD is preferred but not required. Other related fields include, but are not limited to: Formulation Scientist, Development Chemist, Analytical Chemist, Chemical Engineer, Medicinal Chemist, Biochemist, Process Development Chemist.
Benefits:
This is a full-time or part-time REMOTE position
You'll be able to choose which projects you want to work on
You can work on your own schedule
Projects are paid hourly starting at $40+ USD per hour, with bonuses on high-quality and high-volume work
Responsibilities:
Give AI chatbots diverse and complex chemistry problems and evaluate their outputs
Evaluate the quality produced by AI models for correctness and performance
Qualifications:
A current, in progress, or completed Masters and/or PhD is preferred but not required
Fluency in English (native or bilingual level)
Detail-oriented
Proficient in chemistry and inductive/deductive reasoning, physical/temporal/ spatial reasoning
Note: Payment is made via PayPal. We will never ask for any money from you. PayPal will handle any currency conversions from USD.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $55.80 per hour
Location:
Greater Sudbury, ON (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
Research Scientist (Chemistry) - AI Trainer
Posted today
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In this role you will need to hold an expert understanding of chemistry- a completed or in progress Masters/PhD is preferred but not required. Other related fields include, but are not limited to: Formulation Scientist, Development Chemist, Analytical Chemist, Chemical Engineer, Medicinal Chemist, Biochemist, Process Development Chemist.
Benefits:
This is a full-time or part-time REMOTE position
You'll be able to choose which projects you want to work on
You can work on your own schedule
Projects are paid hourly starting at $40+ USD per hour, with bonuses on high-quality and high-volume work
Responsibilities:
Give AI chatbots diverse and complex chemistry problems and evaluate their outputs
Evaluate the quality produced by AI models for correctness and performance
Qualifications:
A current, in progress, or completed Masters and/or PhD is preferred but not required
Fluency in English (native or bilingual level)
Detail-oriented
Proficient in chemistry and inductive/deductive reasoning, physical/temporal/ spatial reasoning
Note: Payment is made via PayPal. We will never ask for any money from you. PayPal will handle any currency conversions from USD.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $55.80 per hour
Location:
Oakville, ON (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
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Biology Research Scientist - AI Trainer
Posted today
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In this role you will need to hold an expert understanding of biology- a completed or in progress Masters/PhD is preferred but not required. Other related fields include, but are not limited to: Microbiology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Physiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Environmental Science.
Benefits:
This is a full-time or part-time REMOTE position
You'll be able to choose which projects you want to work on
You can work on your own schedule
Projects are paid hourly starting at $40+ USD per hour, with bonuses on high-quality and high-volume work
Responsibilities:
Give AI chatbots diverse and complex biology problems and evaluate their outputs
Evaluate the quality produced by AI models for correctness and performance
Qualifications:
A current, in progress, or completed Masters and/or PhD is preferred but not required
Fluency in English (native or bilingual level)
Detail-oriented
Proficient in biology and inductive/deductive reasoning, experimental design, data interpretation, and systems-level thinking.
Note: Payment is made via PayPal. We will never ask for any money from you. PayPal will handle any currency conversions from USD.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $55.80 per hour
Work Location: Remote
Biotech Research Scientist - AI Trainer
Posted today
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In this role you will need to hold an expert understanding of biotechnology- a completed or in progress Masters/PhD is preferred but not required. Other related fields include, but are not limited to: Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Public Health, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Agricultural Science, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering.
Benefits:
This is a full-time or part-time REMOTE position
You'll be able to choose which projects you want to work on
You can work on your own schedule
Projects are paid hourly starting at $40+ USDper hour, with bonuses on high-quality and high-volume work
Responsibilities:
Give AI chatbots diverse and complex problems and evaluate their outputs
Evaluate the quality produced by AI models for correctness and performance
Qualifications:
Fluency in English (native or bilingual level)
Detail-oriented
Proficient in biology, inductive/deductive reasoning, physical/temporal/ spatial reasoning, research methods
A current, in progress, or completed Masters and/or PhD is preferred but not required
Note: Payment is made via PayPal. We will never ask for any money from you. PayPal will handle any currency conversions from USD. This job is only available to those in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand. Those located outside of these countries will not see work or assessments available on our site at this time.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $55.80 per hour
Expected hours: 1 - 40 per week
Work Location: Remote