Data Scientist

Role:Data Scientist Location:100% Remote Duration:Open to contract & contract to hire if they live in those states – will convert after 3 or 6 months Must live in SC, NC, VA, or GA to convert to FTE… VISA:US CITIZEN/GC/GC-EAD Must Have: Python SQL Agile/Cloud Job Description: 3 + years exp in implementation of descriptive and predictive modeling techniques, data mining, and statistics Python – statistical modeling SQL – extracting and manipulating data Master’s degree required (Statistics, Data Science, or Computer Science) Agile/Cloud experience Overview The Data Scientist collaborates with team members to improve the quality and effectiveness of patient care by leveraging data to generate new knowledge. The Data Scientist must be proficient in employing large scale data analytics to derive actionable insights. Develops descriptive and predictive models, from conception to completion and long-term support. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required. The Data Scientist will interface and collaborate with technical and non-technical team members to accomplish goals and ensure business needs are met. The Data Scientist must have the ability to synthesize novel ideas and flourish in an environment where the need for new analytical capabilities is constant. Additionally, the Data Scientist should have skills to ingest large data sets, clean and process them, land it in database and visualize it. Ability to provide consultative guidance across organization’s business units on how best to utilize data for decision making and building organizational capabilities needed to furthering data as an asset. Nice to have: Health Care MLFlow Qualifications Education: Master's Degree Required. Data Science, Health Informatics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science or similar field Experience: Minimum three years of professional work experience Required. Experience solving analytical problems and building predictive model for healthcare data Preferred. Ability to quickly understand data patterns within large quantities of data and reference key characteristics using visualization techniques Additional Skills/Requirements required: Expert knowledge in implementation of descriptive and predictive modeling techniques, data mining, and statistics. Experience with statistical modeling software such as R, Python, MATLAB, or similar. Experience with extracting and manipulating data in relational databases like SQL Server, Netezza expert knowledge of SQL. Knowledge of data migration and data management tools like SSIS and Talend. Knowledge of visualization tools – preferably Qlik Sense. Experience working with cloud based tools like Azure and/or AWS. Additional Skills/Requirements preferred: Experience with advanced computer science and analysis techniques such as graph theory, machine learning, natural language processing. Familiarity with Hadoop / MapReduce or similar. Experience with a programming language such as C++, C#, Python, etc. NOTE:Prior experience working with healthcare claims data. Ability to drive/travel to multiple locations/facilities as needed. Thanks & Regards, PremTarun Palnati | Technical Recruiter Thoughtwave Software and Solutions 314 N. Lake St, Suite 6, Aurora IL 60506 Desk: 6306182581 Email: www.tarun@wavsols.com Website: https://www.thoughtwavesoft.com/