Data Scientist II

Akkodis is seeking a Data Scientist II for a 12-month contract with a client.

Position-Data Scientist II

Location-Cambridge MA 02141 (Remote).

Pay Range: $60-68/hr. (The Rate may be negotiable based on experience, Education, Geographic Location, and other factors.)

Key Responsibilities & Requirements:

• Hands-on GenAI/ML modeling with complex datasets; strong theoretical foundation in AI/ML

Expertise in:

• Supervised/unsupervised learning
• Deep learning, reinforcement learning, federated learning
• Time series analysis, optimization, Generative AI
• Strong Python coding (functions, classes); production-ready software development
• Experience developing and deploying code in agile, AI product-focused teams
• Comfortable working in cloud/HPC environments (AWS, GCP, Databricks, Apache Spark)
• Experience with CI/CD, orchestration for AI/ML (Machine Learning) pipeline development

Proficient with:

• Python (required), R (nice to have), Scala (bonus)
• SQL/NoSQL, Snowflake, cloud databases
• Excellent communication, data visualization, and storytelling skills
• Skilled in simplifying technical concepts for business stakeholders
• Team-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
• Familiarity with Tableau, Power BI, Plotly, Git/version control, APIs

Required:

• Experience with CI/CD, orchestration for AI/ML (Machine Learning) pipeline development
• Python (required)Minimum 2-4 years of experience depending on education level (refer to JD) - experience is not required in pharma/ biotech, will consider other industries, Google, etc.

Nice to have/ Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency in R or Scala
• Experience in life sciences or healthcare
• Experience in global, complex organizations
• Exposure to tools like Data Robot, Dataiku, Alteryx

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance