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Job Title:
Senior Data Scientist
Location:
Chicago, IL
Compensation:
$114,180 - $182,689 per year
Responsibilities:
Build models by executing predefined experiments and templated code within the standard
model development paradigm (25%). Data extraction and preparation for use in solution
building (20%). Lead requirements gathering efforts using your technical and product acumen
to identify solutions to stakeholder problems (25%). Provide technical and infrastructural
advice on model builds, solution design, and requirements (15%). Help train the rest of the
team in product lifecycle management, solution design, technical tool usage, and machine
learning specifics (15%). ***Remote work requests will be considered consistent with
petitioner's remote work policy.
Requirements:
Master’s degree in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Physics, or a
related field plus 5 years of relevant experience with machine learning, a focus on model
building, and analysis of outcomes and model deployment in Data Scientist- Innovation,
Graduate Assistant, or a related position. In alternative, we will accept a Doctorate (Ph.D.) in
Machine Learning, Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Physics, or a related field plus 3
years of relevant experience with machine learning, a focus on model building, and analysis
of outcomes and model deployment in Data Scientist- Innovation, Graduate Assistant, or a
related position. Additionally, we require: experience running projects from inception to
deployment; familiar with the product development lifecycle; proficiency in SQL, Python, and
a deep learning library like PyTorch; experience with machine learning algorithms and
frameworks like scikit-learn (sklearn) or SparkML for building and evaluating models;
professional experience using cloud platforms like Azure for
scalable data processing and model deployment; experience with software engineering
principles around testing, code reviews, and deployment; experience utilizing problem-solving
skills to analyze complex problems, break them down into manageable tasks, and develop
effective solutions; experience working effectively in interdisciplinary teams, including
clinicians, to understand their needs and translate them into data-driven solutions; experience
leading and influencing cross-functional teams; experience building and growing relationships
with stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful implementation of data-driven
solutions; experience with feature engineering and selection methods to improve model
performance; experience mentoring on topics like programming, deployment, maintenance,
project lifecycle, and working with stakeholders. We will accept any suitable combination of
education, training, and experience.

 Requisition # LMT90751K

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Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.