Data Scientist

We have an an immediate opening for a Data Scientist that is fully remote and operates on PST and CST. It is a contract opportunity paying 48-58/hr.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking data collection, preprocessing and analysis
• Building models to address business problems
• Construct machine learning models for predictive analytics, classification, and clustering
• Optimize algorithms for scalability, efficiency, and real-world applicability
• Presenting information using data visualization techniques
• Identify valuable data sources and automate collection processes
• Analyze large amounts of information to discover trends and patterns
• Build and optimize data workflows in Python and PySpark within Databricks notebooks.
• Leverage GPT/LLM-based techniques for coding assistance, automation, and intelligent reporting enhancements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Health Informatics, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Data Scientist (or similar role) with end-to-end model ownership.
• Strong proficiency in Python, PySpark, and Databricks notebooks.
• Advanced SQL skills with experience handling large-scale healthcare or operational data.
• Proven ability to create reusable, well-documented notebook workflows for analysis, reporting, and automation.
• Demonstrated experience applying GPT/LLM tools to accelerate coding, validation, and AI workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Data Science or another quantitative field
• Certifications in data science, machine learning, or related fields (e.g., Certified Databricks AI/ML, Analytics, or Engineering).
• Strong proficiency in programming languages like Python or R.
• Experience with data manipulation and analysis libraries.
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques and frameworks.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).