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fairlife, LLC

Data Scientist

fairlife, LLC, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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fairlife, LLC fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great‑tasting, nutrition‑rich dairy products to nourish consumers. With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio includes ultra‑filtered milk, high‑protein shakes, and nutrition plans, all lactose‑free. A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca‑Cola Company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry‑leading innovation. Job purpose: The Data Scientist will play a key role in advancing fairlife’s vision of establishing a world‑class Decision Intelligence ecosystem. This role entails supporting the design, development, and delivery of AI and ML models—including production optimization, quality control, anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, supply‑chain forecasting, and real‑time operational analytics—to empower data‑driven decision making and operational efficiency. Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Senior Data Scientist to design, develop, and deploy AI and ML models supporting analytics and business objectives. Engineer and maintain scalable data pipelines for AI/ML workflows. Enable AI adoption by developing reusable components, APIs, and automation scripts. Support model lifecycle management, including monitoring, retraining, and performance optimization. Implement MLOps best practices for version control, CI/CD, and automated deployment. Assist in the development of advanced analytics dashboards and tools to communicate model results. Apply prompt engineering and model fine‑tuning techniques to improve AI solution effectiveness. Ensure responsible AI practices, including fairness, transparency, and compliance. Gather, clean, and analyze large and complex datasets to support AI initiatives. Conduct experiments and statistical analyses to answer business questions and validate AI models. Stay current with emerging AI technologies and recommend innovative solutions. Skills / Qualifications Required

2‑4+ years of relevant experience in data science, AI engineering, or related fields. Bachelor’s or Master’s in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related STEM field. Experience in data cleaning, exploration, and analysis. Hands‑on experience with machine learning and deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit‑learn). Proficiency in Python and SQL for data manipulation, analysis, and model development. Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) for scalable AI/ML deployment. Experience with MLOps tools and practices (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow, CI/CD pipelines). Knowledge of AI enablement concepts, including prompt engineering, model fine‑tuning, and responsible AI practices. Ability to visualize data and model results using tools like Power BI, Tableau, Matplotlib, or Seaborn. Strong communication skills for collaborating with business and technical teams. Experience in manufacturing and supply chain (preferred). Location: Chicago, IL Reports to: Senior Data Scientist, Decision Intelligence Travel:

Exempt Base pay range: $80,000—$100,000 USD fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job‑related factors. In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email careers@fairlife.com.

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