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Research Scientist

Research Scientist

ExactechGainesville, FL, US
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Research Scientist

The research scientist is responsible for conducting rigorous and reproducible AI / ML activities to support the development of machine learning-based features and software in orthopaedic medical devices. This includes collaborative research initiatives, development and validation of algorithms, and contributions to regulatory documentation and product development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including product and service teams, to define research questions and execute research initiatives related to Exactech Products
  • Design, develop, and validate advanced machine learning algorithms for applications across medical imaging, computer vision, gait analysis, joint biomechanics, and sensor-based data analysis
  • Contribute to multimodal data integration, combining information from navigation systems, wearable sensors, imaging data, and clinical meta data to aid in the development of clinical support decision tools.
  • Support the design and execution of pre-clinical studies, including data analysis and reporting
  • Apply generative AI techniques to augment training datasets and improve robustness and generalizability of models.
  • Ensure algorithms interpretability, robustness, and fairness by incorporating principles of responsible AI.
  • Contribute to the generation of research documentation for regulatory submissions, including model documentation, performance reports, and validation evidence.
  • Maintain well-documented and organized code and data repositories to ensure reproducibility and transparency.
  • Stay up to date with developments in medical AI / ML, Orthopaedics, wearable sensing, computer-assisted surgery; contribute to internal knowledge sharing and external scientific communication when applicable,
  • May contribute to patents, publications, and conference submissions based on research innovations.
  • Know and apply the quality system and relevant Federal and International standards

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Education :

  • PhD or Master's degree in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Statistics, or a closely related field

    • Experience :

  • Experience in AI / ML research applied to biomedical, orthopaedic, or healthcare domains, preferably in regulated environment.
  • Experience working with computer-assisted surgery systems or robotic platforms in clinical or preclinical research settings.
  • Experience with wearable sensors deployment, sensor fusion, and real-time data analysis pipelines.
  • Proficient in biomechanical tools including fluoroscopy systems, OpenSim, and motion capture labs (e.g., Vicon) for musculoskeletal modeling and kinematic assessment.
  • Demonstrated track record of research contributions through peer-reviewed publications in medical AI / ML or orthopaedic technology.

    • Functional / Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

  • Strong background in technical principles, methods, and practices in the following areas : computer vision, machine learning, generative AI, medical imaging, and statistical methods (linear algebra, calculus).
  • Demonstrate strong programming skills in Python and experience with cloud-based ML (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure, Github, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Docker).
  • Possess a deep understanding of scalable ML workflows, including data pipelines, evaluation frameworks, and deployment to production.
  • Have experience shipping ML models in production environments and conducting real-world validation.
  • Excellent communication (verbal & written) and organizational skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and must be able to work effectively in a remote team environment.

    • About Exactech

    Exactech is a global medical device company that develops and markets orthopaedic implant devices, related surgical instruments and the Active Intelligence platform of smart technologies to hospitals and physicians.

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