What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Scientist position at Delricht Research?
Would you love to be a part of the cutting edge of healthcare and science innovation?
Do you love telling stories with data?
Do you want to be an influential part of a rapidly growing, national clinical research company?
If the answer is yes, then this might be the right opportunity for you.
About DelRicht Research
DelRicht Research is a national network of integrated clinical research sites embedded within physicians’ practices that offer the benefit of a dedicated research team with the support of a centralized team.
Our clinical trials provide new treatment options for our patients, and ultimately our goal is to move medicine forward by getting new medications FDA approved. Presently our network stretches across 33 clinical research sites throughout the United States in 18 states.
NOTE: This is a full-time onsite position in New Orleans, LA. We believe in-person collaboration is key to our success. No hybrid or remote-seeking candidates, please. Preference will be given to local applicants.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Data Scientist to work on cutting-edge healthcare projects that are advancing the future of medicine through advanced analytics and machine learning. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in data analysis, statistical modeling, and programming, with a proven ability to work collaboratively to solve real-world problems.
This role will sit within the Finance & Strategy department and report to the Chief Financial Officer.
Responsibilities
- Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform business decisions.
- Design, develop, and implement predictive and prescriptive models using machine learning and statistical techniques.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business challenges and translate them into data-driven solutions.
- Utilize Google Cloud Platform and Looker to develop and maintain scalable data pipelines and interactive dashboards.
- Perform data preprocessing, feature engineering, and exploratory data analysis to ensure high-quality inputs for modeling.
- Visualize and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders through dashboards, reports, and presentations.
- Stay current on advancements in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, recommending new tools and methods as appropriate.
- Ensure data security, compliance, and ethical use in all projects.
Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field. A Ph.D. is a plus.
- 2 - 5 years of experience in data science, analytics, or a related field.
- Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and associated data analytics services.
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R.
- Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) and libraries for data manipulation and visualization (e.g., Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn).
- Proficiency in SQL and experience working with relational databases.
- Familiarity with big data tools and platforms such as Hadoop, Spark, or cloud-based services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Solid understanding of statistics, probability, and optimization techniques.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
- Experience with version control systems like Git.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in deploying machine learning models into production.
- Knowledge of natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, or deep learning.
- Familiarity with A/B testing and experimental design.
- Certification in data science or cloud platforms is a plus.
- Proficiency in using Looker for business intelligence and data visualization.
- Experience with BigQuery for large-scale data analysis.
- Familiarity with Google Cloud's AI and machine learning tools.
The Right Candidate Will
- Be a great storyteller - you possess the ability to create visually pleasing & easily digestible executive level insights from large sets of raw data
- Solve problems independently while exercising reasoned judgment and decision making when solutions are unclear
- Thrive in the management of multiple competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Accept ownership of tasks from inception through completion and assume responsibility for personal success
- Adapt quickly in a rapidly changing environment
- Be self motivated, energetic and positive
- Be remarkably, stunningly organized
Our team comes first so here are some of the perks and benefits at DelRicht Research:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off that builds throughout your career with the company
401K (includes discretionary match/profit sharing)
Exceptional quarterly bonus plan
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
