Applied Scientist II

Job Description

Are you passionate about advancing the state-of-the-art in applied machine learning and tackling some of the world's most pressing sustainability challenges? If so, we'd love to speak with you.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Modeling & Analysis: Develop and maintain statistical and ML models, including LLM-based approaches, to understand demand signals for sustainability-related datasets.
• Data Acquisition & Management: Conduct data scraping, cleaning, and preparation tasks to ensure high-quality inputs for modeling and analysis.
• Information Extraction: Leverage NLP/LLM techniques to uncover relevant signals from textual data, scientific reports, and other unstructured information sources.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams—including data engineers, software developers, and sustainability scientists—to identify data needs, define modeling requirements, and share insights with stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with emerging data science methods, ML/LLM technologies, and sustainability datasets to continuously improve ASDI's data and analytical capabilities.

Basic Qualifications

• Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience coding in at least one major programming language (e.g., Python).
• Hands-on experience with applying machine learning concepts, including LLMs, to practical problems.
• Proven ability to handle, process, and derive insights from structured and unstructured datasets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical findings to non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD degree in a relevant field or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Exposure to large language models, NLP techniques, or data scraping frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with AWS tools and services (e.g., Amazon S3, AWS Lambda, Amazon SageMaker) or other cloud providers.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in sustainability, environmental science, or climate solutions.
• Experience in building dashboards or visualizations (e.g., Tableau, QuickSight, or similar).
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment while prioritizing multiple tasks.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $60 - $70