Computer Vision and Machine Learning Intern

Cultivarium is a Focused Research Organization (FRO) and a Frontier Research Contractor with a mission to accelerate the adoption of novel microorganisms for biotechnology. We are looking for someone who can contribute both individually and as part of a team to create tangible solutions for a ‘moonshot’ project. You will be part of a close-knit, driven team of scientists and engineers that are building technological infrastructure for the cultivation of non-model microorganisms, to open new avenues for science, technology, medicine, and agriculture. 

We are seeking an AI Intern to help build, fine-tune, and evaluate vision language models (VLMs) in a scientific research environment. This position offers a unique opportunity for an intern to operate in the intersection of AI and biology, spanning topics such as experimental research, scientific documentation, and lab automation. This is a paid internship with an hourly rate of $25–$35, depending on experience and qualifications. The length of the internship is 3 months with the possibility of extension.

You will create impact by leveraging your technical skills to develop machine vision applications that use Large Language Models (LLMs), VLMs, and/or Vision Language Action models (VLAs) to assist in the automated documentation of laboratory procedures and their translation into robotic actions. Your focus will be on understanding basic experimental procedures, designing and labeling critical training datasets, fine-tuning and comparing models, and evaluating model performance. 

Cultivarium aims to help fill a structural gap in today's R&D system. We enable fundamental research that requires unusual levels of scale and coordination that is not yet rapidly monetizable by industry. We’re bringing together top talent from academia, industry, and startups to build a new model for innovative R&D. We identify high-impact scientific or technical research and development opportunities, ultimately defining and launching these projects as Focused Research Organizations.

Cultivarium, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or prohibited by Company policy. We strive for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibit harassment of any kind.