JOB DESCRIPTION:The OpportunityThe
Senior Data Scientist will work on site daily out of our
Molecular Division in
Des Plaines, IL. Our Molecular Division delivers best-in-class innovative testing solutions for people around the world to provide answers to life's critical health decisions. We help people live full and healthy lives through our accessible, molecular-based solutions. location in the Abbott Molecular Division.
Abbott Molecular is building a cutting-edge Operations Data Science and Analytics team, and we are seeking a highly driven Sr Data Scientist to be the first individual contributor hired into this new function. This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious candidate to work independently, gain visibility with senior leadership, and help define the future of data science and analytics within our business.
In this role, you will take the lead on data analytics projects that drive strategic decisions and operational improvements. You will work hands-on with data pipelines, cloud infrastructure, time series forecasting, and digital twin modeling-transforming raw data into actionable insights. Over the next several years, this team will pilot multiple AI-driven initiatives, offering a tremendous opportunity for growth and impact.
If you live and breathe data, we want to hear from you! Whether you have a degree in biology, computer science, physics, mathematics, finance, or economics matters far less than your passion, drive, and perseverance. Whether you learned Python in school, on the job, in an intensive bootcamp, or through independent study online, you can make an impact here. Let's build an exciting future together on the Abbott Molecular Operations Data Science and Analytics team!
What You'll Work On- Analyze data, draw insights, and present results in a cohesive, intuitive, and simplistic manner to the client
- Utilize technologies to collect, clean, analyze, predict, and effectively communicate information
- Prepare both structured and unstructured data for analysis
- Able to examine data sets and determine the best end-to-end analysis plan to address key business questions and create value for the client
- Conduct advanced statistical analysis to determine trends and significant data relationships
- Develop machine learning models to apply test data algorithms to future data
- Validate models/analytical techniques, and develop algorithms to execute analytical functions
- Works with stakeholders to define business questions, requirements, timelines, objectives, and success criteria to address need.
- Proactively identifies opportunities for significant operational, process or system level product improvements.
- Communicate model logic and restrictions
- Work closely with the business to understand the domain and iteratively refine analyses
- Transform analytical results into actionable recommendations for business partners using deep industry knowledge
- Provides input into developing departmental and site processes and procedures.
- Guide and otherwise contribute to technical teams in development, deployment and application of applied analytics, predictive analytics, prescriptive analytics, etc.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Science or similar discipline including Databases, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Engineering is preferred
- 4 years of work-related experience with degree; or sufficient transferable experience to demonstrate functional equivalence to a degree.
- Training in Databricks and Microsoft Azure/Foundation technologies a plus
- Business acumen and experience with operational or strategic systems
- Advanced analytics knowledge and application in the fields of (a) Statistics and (b) Mathematical Programming
- Understands data modeling, optimization, cloud and related technologies, unstructured data analysis, and neural networks
- Advanced experience with programming scripts such as SQL, R, Python, Java, Scala, C++ in Linux/Unix
Preferred Qualifications- Hands on experience in Microsoft Azure, AWS, or other cloud platforms
- Proficiency in Python, with hands-on experience using Pandas.
- Significant conception-to-delivery experience with analytics, modeling, forecasting, or AI projects in a real-world setting
- Prior experience/education in life sciences or healthcare preferred
- Familiarity with git for version control and collaborative development
- Experience with Power BI.
- Data Analysis Techniques: Experience with big data systems such as Hadoop, Spark, MongoDB, or similar software.
- Statistics
- Mathematical Programming
- Business Acumen: Experience with operational or strategic systems.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://abbottbenefits.com/
The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 - $156,000.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:Engineering
DIVISION:AMD Molecular
LOCATION:United States > Des Plaines : DP01
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:Standard
TRAVEL:Yes, 5 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
