# Senior Data Scientist
## About the Role
IPG is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to apply advanced data science, statistics, and machine learning techniques to the development of bio-polymers and sustainable materials. The role will work closely with polymer scientists, chemists, and engineers to accelerate development cycles and improve material performance.
The Senior Data Scientist will support R&D data workflows, design of experiments (DOE), and scalable analytics across experimental and process data. The role combines data science expertise with cross-functional collaboration to support materials research and development.
## Key Responsibilities
* Apply advanced data science, statistical, and machine learning techniques to bio-polymer and sustainable materials development.
* Collaborate with polymer scientists, chemists, and engineers on R&D initiatives.
* Support R&D data workflows involving experimental and process data.
* Design and support Design of Experiments (DOE).
* Develop scalable analytics solutions for experimental and process data.
* Analyze data to support material development and improve material performance.
* Apply data-driven approaches to help accelerate development cycles.
* Collaborate across technical and scientific teams to support research and development objectives.
## Required Qualifications
* Experience applying data science, statistics, and machine learning to complex technical or R&D problems.
* Experience working with experimental and/or process data.
* Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE).
* Ability to develop or support scalable analytics solutions.
* Ability to collaborate effectively with scientists and engineers.
* Ability to apply analytical methods to support material development and performance improvement.
## Preferred Qualifications
* The original job description does not specify additional preferred qualifications.
## Skills & Competencies
* Data science
* Statistics
* Machine learning
* Advanced analytics
* Experimental data analysis
* Process data analysis
* Design of Experiments (DOE)
* Scalable analytics
* R&D data workflows
* Materials development
* Sustainable materials
* Bio-polymers
* Cross-functional collaboration
* Scientific and engineering collaboration
* Data-driven problem solving
## Education & Experience
Education
* No specific education requirement is stated in the original job description.
Experience
* Experience in data science, statistics, and machine learning is required based on the role description.
* Experience supporting R&D, experimental data, and/or process data is required based on the responsibilities described.
* No specific years of experience are stated.
## Work Arrangement & Schedule
* Work Arrangement: Remote
* Travel: Travel is required as needed.
* Employment Type: Not specified in the original job description.
* Weekly Hours: Not specified in the original job description.
* Schedule: Not specified in the original job description.
## Compensation & Benefits
* Compensation is not specified in the original job description.
* Benefits are not specified in the original job description.
## Compliance / Additional Information
* Company: IPG
* Focus Areas: Bio-polymers, sustainable materials, data science, statistics, and machine learning.
* The position supports research and development activities involving experimental and process data.