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).