Jr Data Scientist (work from home position)

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By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best.

Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?

Join us Where your Career is a Force for Good!

Job Description : WHY CHOOSE US?

WHY CHOOSE US?

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As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world.

When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity.

Work where your career is a force for good.

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve.

Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members.

Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.

At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE JOB :

The American Red Cross is looking for a Junior Data Scientist to leverage existing data to help with the development & execution of predictive models.

The Junior Data Scientist will work closely with the Sr. Data scientists in preparing data and maintaining data science models.

This person will also help apply predictive analytics, machine learning, and optimization techniques to generate management insights and optimize business functions.

The work location for this exciting opportunity is virtual. The selected candidate will work 100% remotely from home and can be located anywhere in the United States with a preference to work East Coast or Central hours.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities) :

• Provides data science and data engineering support to create high performing predictive models and creative analyses to address business objectives and client needs.
• Work with Business SMEs to help gather requirements and help to maintain models which predict the outcome of key business processes.
• Follow industry trends in related data analytics processes and businesses.
• Develop high-performance algorithms for predictive analytics.
• Help with testing and implementing algorithms in scalable, product-ready code.
• Exercises creativity in applying non-traditional approaches to large-scale analysis of unstructured data in support of high-value use cases.
• Handles processing against high-volume collections of data.
• Has the ability to utilize advance tools and computational skills to interpret, connect, predict and make discoveries in complex data and deliver recommendations.

Scope : Individual contributor that works under limited supervision. Apply subject matter knowledge. Capacity to understand specific needs or requirements to apply skills / knowledge.

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The American Red Cross does not sponsor employment visas.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (required / minimum qualifications) :

• Education : Bachelors degree in math, computer science or statistics.
• Experience : At least 2+ years of data science expertise.
• Advanced applied statistics skills, such as distributions, statistical testing, regression, etc.
• Understanding of machine learning techniques and algorithms, such as k-NN, Naive Bayes, SVM, Decision Forests, etc.
• Algorithmic problem solving and software development skills (Python or similar)
• Demonstrated experience in the use of data mining, machine learning, and predictive analytics to address real-life problems.
• Excellent analytical, communication (both verbal and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.

Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

PAY INFORMATION :

The starting annual salary range for this position is $85K - $105K. We do not offer an annual bonus for this role.

Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed.

Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.

We will review specific salary information at the time of phone screening based upon your location & experience.

This job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded.

BENEFITS FOR YOU :

We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work.

Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work, retirement, getting healthy and more. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance and learn.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO + Holidays
• 401K with up to 5% Match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Disability and Insurance : Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and Recognition
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Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Interested in Volunteering?

Life’s emergencies don’t stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering.

You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents.

The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission.

Visit redcross.org / volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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Remote working / work at home options are available for this role.