Quest Diagnostics

Manager, Data Scientist - Eso

Quest Diagnostics$120K — $145K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience delivering ML models to production (architecture, deployment, and monitoring), ideally in healthcare.
  • 5+ years of Python and SQL expertise; capable of writing production-grade code with testing practices.
  • Hands-on experience with model serving, monitoring, and CI/CD processes for ML.
  • Familiarity with healthcare data (labs, EHR, claims) and HIPAA compliance.
  • Proficient in statistics, model evaluation, and able to explain the bias-variance tradeoff.
  • Comfortable using generative AI tools in the coding and model building process.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills; capable of engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the entire ML delivery process including data curation, feature design, modeling, validation, and CI/CD deployment.
  • Implement model containerization, serving, and performance tuning to ensure effective product ionization.
  • Maintain model governance including documentation for reproducibility, versioning, and bias checks.
  • Integrate ML models into business products like dashboards and real-time analytics.
  • Curate datasets from various sources to gain business insights through advanced analytics.
  • Collaborate with clinicians and product owners to establish clear outcomes and validation plans.
  • Mentor team members on coding best practices, testing, and deployment processes.

Benefits

  • Impactful chance to enhance patient care and healthcare outcomes in the U.S.
  • Fully remote work with minimal travel, fostering a collaborative environment.
  • Ability to define ML production standards and practices.
  • Ownership over the entire model lifecycle with opportunities for mentorship.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

Join HAS to build, validate and deploy clinical ML products using billions of results from Quest laboratory data. You will partner with clinicians, engineers, and product teams to deliver robust, compliant, and well‑documented models that impact patient care and downstream products. Fully remote, minimal travel required; strong emphasis on hands‑on machine learning model development and deployment experience and pragmatic problem solving.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• End-to-end ML delivery: data curation, feature design, modelling, validation, CI/CD deployment, and monitoring. 

• Product ionization: containerization, model serving, performance tuning, rollout strategies, and observability (drift, performance, alerts). 

• Model governance: reproducibility, versioning, bias/fairness checks, and audit-ready documentation. 

• Integration of advanced analytics and machine learning models into business products and services including business intelligence dashboards and real-time analytics.

• Curation of data sets from Quest and non-Quest data sources in support of deriving business insights driven by advanced analytics. 

• Cross-functional partnership with clinicians and product owners to define outcomes, acceptance criteria, and validation plans. 

• Mentor and raise engineering standards across the team: coding best practices, testing, and deployment patterns. 

• Translate technical results into clear explanations and recommendations for technical and executive stakeholders.


JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• 2+ years demonstrated track record delivering ML models to production (architecture, deployment, and monitoring), preferably in the healthcare industry. 

• 5+ years relevant experience with Python and SQL; production-grade code and testing practices. 

• Practical experience with model serving and monitoring, CI/CD for ML, and feature pipeline orchestration. 

• Experience working with healthcare data (labs, EHR, claims) and familiarity with PHI handling/HIPAA considerations. 

• Strong statistics, model evaluation, and pragmatic approach to validation, including the ability to articulate the bias-variance tradeoff in models to stakeholders. 

• Comfort with integrated generative AI tools in the model building and general coding workflow, with knowledge and strategies of both when to use and not use these tools.

• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills; comfortable leading technical discussions with clinicians and engineers and presenting to senior executives

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related area of Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, or Information Technology. Master’s or PhD preferred.

 

Preferred:

• Prior experience in regulated environments or deploying clinical decision support tools. 

• Demonstrated ability to leverage data visualization tools and software to present advanced analytics that are easy to interpret and spot patterns, trends, and correlations 

• Experience developing, deploying, and monitoring production models in the C3.ai platform 

• Excellent scientific writing skills; we may publish studies based on novel models or methods 

• Experience supporting the creation of SOWs and Contracts. 

• Aptitude in other programing languages like R, SAS, JavaScript 

 

 

 

Why join this team?

• High-impact work across products and markets; you have the opportunity to meaningfully improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery in the United States in this role 

• Fully remote, collaborative team.

• Opportunity to define production ML standards. 

• Clear ownership of end-to-end model lifecycle and opportunity to mentor others.

About Quest Diagnostics

Celera is a healthcare business that uses knowledge of human variability to provide new tests and services to personalize disease management. Their Products business develops and manufactures molecular diagnostic products that are used by hospitals and other clinical laboratories to detect, characterize, monitor and select treatment for disease. They have a distribution agreement with Abbott, through which they develop and commercialize a wide range of molecular diagnostic products, with Abbott serving as the distribution partner.

Quest Diagnostics Careers

Joining Quest Diagnostics means becoming part of a team committed to everyday excellence and innovation in health. As a leading provider of diagnostic insights, Quest Diagnostics offers unparalleled job opportunities in the medical and scientific sectors, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking growth and development in their careers.

Work You’ll Do

At Quest Diagnostics, you will contribute to a culture that values integrity and accountability, where your work significantly impacts patient health and community well-being. Our diverse team of professionals leverages cutting-edge technology and data to lead advancements in diagnostics and healthcare solutions.

Explore Career Opportunities

Whether you're looking for a position in the lab, a leadership role, or a support function, Quest Diagnostics provides a breadth of opportunities. Our commitment to professional growth includes robust training programs and opportunities for advancement, ensuring that every employee can thrive professionally.

Innovate with Us

Join a team where innovation is at the heart of what we do. At Quest Diagnostics, your skills in science, technology, and beyond can help drive transformation in healthcare services. Our collaborative environment encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking to improve patient outcomes and streamline processes.

Internship and Employment Opportunities

Start your career path with Quest Diagnostics through our internship programs or full-time employment opportunities. We are committed to hiring talented individuals who are passionate about building a rewarding career in healthcare. Our internships provide a solid foundation in industry-specific skills and networking opportunities, setting the stage for a successful career.

Benefits and Culture

Quest Diagnostics is dedicated to fostering a workplace where diversity and inclusion are embedded in our DNA. From competitive benefits and wellness programs to diversity training and flexible work arrangements, we ensure our employees have what they need to succeed both professionally and personally.

Leadership and Development

We believe in nurturing leadership skills at every level of the organization. Quest Diagnostics offers various leadership programs designed to help you grow as an influential professional. With continuous learning and development, you can expand your expertise and take on new challenges.

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Search open positions that match your skills and interests. At Quest Diagnostics, we look for driven, curious, and innovative team players who are ready to make a difference. Explore the many facets of our business, from scientific research to client services, and find where you can make your mark.

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Learn more about Quest Diagnostics
Size
40,000 employees
Market Cap
$17.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
1959
5 Year Trend
+7.5%
Revenue
$9.4 billion
NASDAQ

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