Escalent

Senior Data Scientist (Market Research Analytics) - Remote, US-based only

Escalent$100K — $115K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-8 years of experience in data science, applied statistics, or market research analytics
  • Strong proficiency in R or Python for data analysis and modeling
  • Demonstrated experience with regression, multivariate analysis, and segmentation techniques
  • Experience applying synthetic data in analytics or research workflows
  • Ability to communicate complex findings to non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and execution of statistical models for complex analysis
  • Translate business and research questions into structured analytical approaches
  • Ensure established analytical frameworks align with study objectives
  • Prepare and validate complex market research datasets
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate insights and findings
  • Develop methodologies and strategies for synthetic data applications
  • Contribute to best practices and support team members' growth

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401k with Company Match
  • Flexible PTO policy allowing for a minimum of 3 weeks of vacation
  • 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
  • Up to 8 weeks of Paid Sick Leave
  • 12 Paid Company Holidays
  • Virtual-first work environment
Full Job Description
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to play a key role in delivering advanced analytics across client engagements within our Advanced Analytics team. This role is responsible for leading complex analytical workstreams, applying robust statistical methodologies, and contributing to high-quality, actionable insights.

You will partner closely with analytics, research, and client teams to translate business questions into analytical approaches and deliver outputs that inform decision-making. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced data scientist looking to expand their ownership of projects while continuing to deepen technical expertise in market research methodologies.

The Salary Range for this position is $100,000 - $115,000. If this is not the right level for you, please check out our other postings. If this is not the right level for you, please check out our other postings. For this remote position, must be based in the United States.

What You'll Do:

Lead Advanced Quantitative Analysis
  • Design and execute statistical models, including:
    • Regression and multivariate analysis
    • Segmentation and clustering techniques
    • Choice modeling and conjoint analysis
  • Lead model estimation, validation, and interpretation for assigned workstreams
  • Ensure analytical approaches are rigorous, scalable, and aligned to study objectives

Drive Analytical Workstreams on Client Engagements
  • Translate business and research questions into structured analytical approaches
  • Lead key components of analysis within client projects, partnering with senior team members on overall strategy
  • Contribute to development of insights that are clear, actionable, and aligned to client needs

Work with Complex Market Research Data
  • Prepare, transform, and validate survey and panel datasets
  • Apply data quality checks, weighting, and standard processing techniques
  • Develop efficient workflows to support repeatable and scalable analysis

Collaborate Across Teams
  • Partner with research and client teams to align on study objectives and outputs
  • Translate analytical findings into clear summaries for internal and client-facing use
  • Support development of deliverables and presentations that communicate insights effectively

Contribute to Best Practices and Team Growth
  • Follow and help reinforce standards for coding, documentation, and reproducibility
  • Participate in knowledge sharing and continuous improvement efforts
  • Provide informal guidance to junior team members as appropriate

Apply and Advance Synthetic Data Capabilities
  • Apply synthetic data techniques to support research design, modeling, and data augmentation
  • Ensure appropriate use of synthetic datasets while maintaining analytical integrity and validity
  • Contribute to expanding team capabilities and best practices in synthetic data applications

Required Qualifications
  • 4-8 years of experience in data science, applied statistics, or market research analytics
  • Strong proficiency in R or Python for data analysis and modeling
  • Demonstrated experience with:
    • Regression and multivariate analysis
    • Segmentation techniques (e.g., clustering)
    • Choice modeling / conjoint analysis
    • Application of synthetic data in analytics workflows or research contexts
  • Experience working with survey, panel, or behavioral datasets
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to clearly communicate analytical findings to non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in market research, consulting, or client-facing analytics environments
  • Familiarity with experimental design or causal inference methodologies
  • Experience contributing to multi-phase or complex client engagements
  • Have experience or exposure to algorithms capable of generating synthetic data

Compensation, Benefits, and Culture
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Large carriers on a national level (domestic partner coverage included)
  • 401k with Company Match
  • Flexible PTO - Feel no guilt in taking off a minimum of 3 weeks of "real" vacation time
  • Paid Parental leave: 8 weeks
  • Paid Sick Leave: up to 8 weeks
  • 12 Paid Company Holidays
  • Hybrid/Virtual Work - Virtual-first workforce with employees in most states
  • Salary range for this role is $100,000 - $115,000

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