Data Scientist

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Job Title: Data Scientist
Location-Type: 100% Remote (can be located in EST or CST time zones)
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Contract (Possible to Hire)
Compensation Range: $65-75/hr on W2 
Benefits:  Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship .

Job Description:
The Data Scientist will develop and deploy advanced analytics and machine learning solutions to support research, manufacturing, and business initiatives.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Clean, prepare, and analyze large datasets
• Build and validate machine learning and statistical models
• Develop predictive and optimization algorithms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy data solutions
• Communicate insights and results to non-technical stakeholders
• Work with data engineers to access and structure data
• Create visualizations, reports, and dashboards

Requirements:

• PhD in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
• Strong programming skills in Python or R
• Solid foundation in statistics (regression, hypothesis testing)
• Experience with machine learning (classification, clustering, neural networks)
• Experience with supervised learning techniques (e.g., random forest, XGBoost, Lasso)
• Knowledge of Generative AI (LLMs, RAG, agentic AI frameworks)
• Experience with NLP, knowledge graphs, or advanced retrieval techniques
• SQL proficiency and data visualization experience
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Experience with Azure (Data Lake, Data Factory, Databricks)
• High Performance Computing (HPC) experience
• Experience with Power BI or Node.js
• Experience in manufacturing, R&D, or supply chain domains