Data Scientist

Key Details • Compensation: $50–$70/hour • Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision • Location: Remote (must be based in the U.S.) • Work Model: Fully Remote LaSalle Network is hiring a midlevel Data Scientist to support one of our leading retail clients in developing next-generation personalization and recommendation systems. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about AI innovation and eager to deliver real business impact through data-driven insights. What’s the job? • Build, test, and deploy recommendation, personalization, and predictive models across digital platforms • Develop scalable, end-to-end ML pipelines—from data prep and feature engineering to production inference • Utilize Transformers, embeddings, and semantic search techniques to improve model performance • Experiment with generative AI and RAG solutions to enhance search and personalization features • Collaborate with Machine Learning Engineers and Data Engineers to operationalize and monitor ML systems • Define success metrics, run A/B experiments, and translate findings into actionable strategies What’s needed? • Proficiency in Python, PySpark, and Databricks • Strong experience with scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Hugging Face libraries • Proven background in recommendation systems or customer personalization • Familiarity with A/B testing, model observability, and MLOps best practices • Excellent communication and collaboration skills What’s in it for me? • Competitive hourly rate ($50–$70/hr) • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage • Chance to work with cutting-edge AI technology on impactful, customer-facing projects • 100% remote flexibility Ready to drive innovation through data? Apply today and make your mark as a Data Scientist with LaSalle Network. #DICE LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v. LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here. All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.