Data Scientist at Semanticbits 5E4Fab02 58A0 4B28 B6Bf 0Db65Ee4B204

SemanticBits is a leading company specializing in the design and development of digital health services and the work we do is just as unique as the culture we’ve created. We deliver using Agile practices to help the government solve their most technically challenging problems. The systems we develop are used to improve the quality of healthcare delivered to millions of people and revolutionize the healthcare industry on a nationwide scale. SemanticBits is a remote-first employer and has been named a Top Workplace in 2021. As a government contractor, SemanticBits requires that candidates must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance and show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain a religious or medical exemption.

SemanticBits is looking for a Data Scientist eager to use advanced analytical and data transformation techniques as a means to develop practical tools and analyses that can help solve complex business problems; transforming volumes of data into actionable information. This position is open to a mid-level to principal professional depending on experience.


Responsibilities:

Strong grasp of statistics, programming, and modeling techniques (machine learning, classification, cluster analysis, data mining, databases, and visualization)
Solid experience with SQL, Python and/or R and common data science packages - e.g. pandas, scikit-learn, matplotlib, ggplot, plyr, etc.
Dataset parsing, dataset merging, dataset analysis, dataset synthesis
Familiarity with controlled vocabularies (e.g. UMLS, SNOMED, etc.)
Strong knowledge of databases (relational, OLAP, and NoSQL)Experience with Medicare claims is highly desirable
Experience with the following technologies is also highly desirable: Jupyter, Spark, Apache Superset or other BI software, AWS cloud computing
Experience in the healthcare domain, or with quality data sets is highly desirable
Strong technical communication skills; both written and verbal
Ability to understand and articulate the “big picture” and simplify complex ideas
Strong problem solving and structuring skills
Ability to identify and learn applicable new techniques independently as needed



Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with quantitative focus in Econometrics, Statistics, Operations Research, Computer Science or a related field and a minimum of five years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree with a minimum of three years experience
Candidate must reside in the United States
Flexible and willing to accept a change in priorities as necessary



Preferred Qualifications: 

Experience working in the healthcare industry
Federal Government contracting work experience
Prior experience working remotely full-time
Computer vision experience



Physical and emotional requirements for the job:
This position is to be performed remotely from an individual’s home office and involves sedentary work. Employees in this role can be expected to exert up to 10 pounds of force on occasion in order to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move standard electronic equipment. Employees are expected to make decisions in a timely manner and display emotional intelligence during occasional stressful situations. 


Benefits:
Competitive salary
Stipend for work station set up
Four weeks of PTO
Eleven paid holidays
One floating holiday
Comprehensive health benefits (medical with HSA option, dental, and vision)
Employer HSA contribution
401k retirement plan with matching benefit
100% paid short-term and long-term disability
100% paid life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Three weeks parental leave 
Casual working environment
Flexible working hours

SemanticBits, LLC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also a veteran-friendly employer.

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