AI Engineer - Machine Learning

Eurofins is the world leader in the food, bio/pharmaceutical product testing.  It is also number one in the field of environmental laboratory services and one of the global market leaders in agroscience, genomics, discovery pharmacology, and central laboratory services.  With over $2 billion in annual revenues and 25,000 employees across 250 sites in 39 countries, Eurofins is a leading international group of laboratories providing an unparalleled range of testing and support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, food, environmental, and consumer products industries and to governments.

Position Overview

The organization is seeking a versatile and forward-thinking AI Engineer to join our team at Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing in Madison. This role will lead the advancement and implementation of artificial intelligence solutions across a wide range of operational and scientific functions. This position presents an opportunity to contribute to the strategic evolution of AI integration in a dynamic laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

• AI Solution Development: Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML models to support client service automation, electronic order processing, and laboratory data analytics.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders to identify and prioritize AI opportunities.
• IT & Security Coordination: Work closely with local and global IT teams to ensure AI tools meet security and compliance standards.
• Project Leadership: Lead or contribute to AI initiatives from ideation through implementation, including proof-of-concept development and performance evaluation.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with emerging AI technologies and propose tools or methodologies that can enhance productivity and innovation across the lab.
• Communication & Influence: Translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders and influence decision-making without formal authority.

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• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in AI/ML development, preferably in a scientific, healthcare, or operational setting.
• Proficiency in Python and common ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate autonomously and within cross-functional teams.
• Superior communication abilities and a demonstrated history of cross-functional teamwork.

Preferred:

• Experience with AI applications in customer service, order processing, or laboratory operations.
• Familiarity with ML-Ops practices and deployment of AI models in production environments.
• Exposure to natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, or data mining techniques.

Key Competencies

• Adaptability and openness to change
• Ability to influence without authority
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Integrity and ethical decision-making
• Self-accountability and ownership of outcomes

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work! 

What we Offer:

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Opportunity to progress your laboratory career

Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.