Analyze large datasets to generate insights, develop predictive models, and create visualizations to support business decisions and collaboration with teams.
The Associate Data Scientist will be responsible for analyzing large amounts of data and generating insights that will inform business decisions. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop predictive models, analyze data, and create visualizations to communicate findings. The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and have a solid understanding of statistical methods.
Major Responsibilities:
- Work with cross-functional teams to identify and answer key business questions through data analysis and modeling
- Develop and implement predictive models using statistical and machine learning techniques
- Analyze data using tools such as Python, R, or SQL to identify trends and patterns
- Create data visualizations and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders
- Continuously monitor and refine models to ensure accuracy and effectiveness
- Collaborate with other data scientists and analysts to share knowledge and best practices
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field
- 1+ years of experience in data analysis or related field
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and/or R
- Knowledge of algorithms, applied mathematics, and computer science fundamentals
- Experience with machine learning, statistical analysis, and NLP
- Familiarity with libraries/tools like SciPy
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage and analyze large, complex datasets
- Understanding of databases and data management
- Effective communicator; able to work independently or collaboratively
Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights with headquarters in Moscow (ID) and Boston (MA) and offices in the United Kingdom, Europe, and India. We work with partners across six continents to help drive economic prosperity and mobility by providing the insights needed to build and develop our people, our institutions and companies, and our communities.
Lightcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Lightcast has always been, and always will be, committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek dynamic professionals from all backgrounds to join our teams, and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work.
Top Skills
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Python
R
Scipy
SQL
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