EPITEC
Data Scientist I - Data Science & Machine Learning
EPITEC, Johnston, Iowa, United States, 50131
Job Title: Machine Learning & Data Scientist
Location: Johnston, Iowa 50131
Work Mode: Remote
Contract: 6 Month Ongoing Contract, Likely Extension
Education & Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred
5+ years of experience in systems engineering or infrastructure operations
Role Summary: Our client is seeking a highly skilled Machine Learning & Data Scientist to support enterprise analytics initiatives. This role focuses on transforming raw data into actionable insights through statistical modeling, forecasting, optimization, and machine learning. You’ll collaborate with business and analytics leaders to answer complex questions, validate findings through experimentation, and communicate results through compelling visualizations.
Key Responsibilities:
Analyze complex datasets using statistical and machine learning techniques
Develop and implement algorithms to manage and transform data efficiently
Create dashboards and visualizations to communicate insights to stakeholders
Collaborate with Data Wranglers and IT to source and prepare data
Apply experimental and iterative approaches to validate insights
Translate technical findings into business-friendly language and visual formats
Support decision modeling and forecasting for business units
Stay current with emerging analytical techniques and recommend their use
Must-Have Skills:
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Experience working in uncertain environments with limited requirements
Proficiency in SQL and Python (3–5 years)
Hands-on experience with PySpark and large‑scale data processing
Experience creating automated unit tests
Dashboard design and data visualization expertise using Tableau (1–3 years)
Familiarity with enterprise statistical tools (e.g., SAS, SPSS, Statistica)
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently in remote settings
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Location: Johnston, Iowa 50131
Work Mode: Remote
Contract: 6 Month Ongoing Contract, Likely Extension
Education & Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred
5+ years of experience in systems engineering or infrastructure operations
Role Summary: Our client is seeking a highly skilled Machine Learning & Data Scientist to support enterprise analytics initiatives. This role focuses on transforming raw data into actionable insights through statistical modeling, forecasting, optimization, and machine learning. You’ll collaborate with business and analytics leaders to answer complex questions, validate findings through experimentation, and communicate results through compelling visualizations.
Key Responsibilities:
Analyze complex datasets using statistical and machine learning techniques
Develop and implement algorithms to manage and transform data efficiently
Create dashboards and visualizations to communicate insights to stakeholders
Collaborate with Data Wranglers and IT to source and prepare data
Apply experimental and iterative approaches to validate insights
Translate technical findings into business-friendly language and visual formats
Support decision modeling and forecasting for business units
Stay current with emerging analytical techniques and recommend their use
Must-Have Skills:
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Experience working in uncertain environments with limited requirements
Proficiency in SQL and Python (3–5 years)
Hands-on experience with PySpark and large‑scale data processing
Experience creating automated unit tests
Dashboard design and data visualization expertise using Tableau (1–3 years)
Familiarity with enterprise statistical tools (e.g., SAS, SPSS, Statistica)
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently in remote settings
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