J. R. Simplot Company

Data Scientist II

J. R. Simplot Company$95K — $115K *
Boise, ID 83709In-Person
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required, Master's or PhD preferred.
  • Strong background in statistical programming and scientific research is a plus.
  • In-depth understanding of analytical techniques, machine learning, and AI methodologies.
  • Proficiency in scripting and/or programming, particularly Python.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Participate as an active member of the data science team.
  • Interpret business questions and requirements using technical knowledge.
  • Resolve complex technical issues independently and collaboratively.
  • Collaborate with IT and various business domains as needed.
  • Identify and communicate potential risks in design and implementation.
  • Brainstorm and implement innovative solutions for current and future business challenges.

Benefits

  • Collaboration with skilled data scientists on diverse projects.
  • Opportunity for creative contributions in team settings.
  • Engagement in high-priority cross-functional initiatives.
  • Professional growth and skill development through hands-on work.
Full Job Description
Summary

As a Data Scientist with Simplot, you will leverage your expertise in statistics, machine learning and AI to develop solutions that solve complex business and operational problems. You will contribute to diverse and challenging projects, derive and communicate meaningful insights to business partners, and develop and deploy automated solutions to create business value across a variety of domains.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with other highly skilled data scientists, play a creative role on project teams, participate in high priority cross-functional initiatives, and grow and develop your own skillset through your work. Your curiosity, expertise and integrity will be instrumental in representing our team in engagements with our partners and stakeholders across the company, and in advancing Simplot's utilization and development of industry-leading innovations in advanced analytics and AI.

This role is full-time onsite at Simplot Headquarters in Boise, ID.

Key Responsibilities

  • Participate as a member of a data science team.
  • Apply technical knowledge to interpret business questions and requirements.
  • Work independently and in groups to resolve highly complex technical issues within a given technical area.
  • Partner with team members across IT and various business domainsm as appropriate.
  • Identify potential design, implementation or solution support risks and proactively alert management and technical leads.
  • Brainstorm, evaluate and implement solutions to both current and anticipated future business problems


Typical Education

  • Bachelors required
  • Masters or Doctorate (PhD) preferred
  • Candidates with strong statistical programming and academic/scientific research backgrounds are encouraged to apply


Relevant Experience

  • Industry experience and/or training preferred, but not required
  • Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of key analytical/machine learning/artificial intelligence techniques.
  • Speaks with clear understanding and depth to standard data science and AI methodologies.
  • Experience in scripting and / or programming language, especially Python.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience designing and implementing analytics applications.
  • Exhibits a high level of initiative and integrity. Possesses creative ability, consulting skills, credibility and self-confidence.
  • Demonstrated experience and comfort with in-person collaboration as well as an understanding of how to work effectively in engagements with remote team members and geographically dispersed teams.
  • Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and solutions.


Required Certifications

Other Information

Job Requisition ID: 27217

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Location(s): Simplot Headquarters - Boise

Country: United States

About J. R. Simplot Company

J. R. Simplot Company is a privately held food and agriculture company based in Boise, Idaho. The company produces and markets a wide range of food products, including potatoes, vegetables, fruits, and grains. It also provides fertilizers, seeds, and other agricultural products and services. J. R. Simplot Company was founded in 1929 by John Richard Simplot and is still owned by the Simplot family. The company has operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and China.
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