Data Scientist

Premier, Inc. seeks a Data Scientist in Charlotte, NC.

Duties:

Algorithm Development and Implementation:

* Use a flexible, analytical approach to design, develop, and evaluate predictive models and advanced algorithms that lead to optimal value extraction from the data;

* Produce innovative solutions driven by exploratory data analysis from complex and highly dimensional datasets;

* Work with developers and product engineers to translate prototypes into new products, services, and features, and provide guidelines for large-scale implementation.

Data Strategy and Design:

* Participate in data exploration and conceptual design for strategic initiatives;

* Apply knowledge of statistics, machine learning, programming, data modeling and advanced mathematics to recognize patterns, identify opportunities, pose business questions, and make valuable discoveries leading to prototype development and product I improvement;

* Generate and test hypotheses and analyze and interpret the results of product experiments.

Requirements Analysis:

* Analyze business requirements, procedures, and problems, to design and develop solutions for production;

* Develop features and stories based on requirements to feed product backlogs.

Knowledge Sharing:

* Provide data science practice advice, demonstrations and presentations to colleagues, clients, and management. Conduct research, as needed;

* Provide mentoring and training.

Data Operations:

* Develop project estimates and work plans;

* Identifying, developing, reviewing, and evolving best practices, standards, operating procedures, and processes;

* Participating in the review of team member deliverables.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Engineering, computer science or a related field plus 2 years of experience in related occupations. Requires 2 years of experience in the following: (1) Developing software in an agile environment; (2) Python scientific and data libraries such as Pandas and Jupyter; (3) Applying machine learning and data mining to real-world applications and products; (4) Designing, building, and deploying AI systems at scale; (5) Deep neural network-based computer vision and NLP algorithms; (6) Defining requirements and leading projects in distributed teams and successful track record of delivering production-grade software; (7) Manipulating and analyzing large-scale datasets and experience with workflow tools such as Airflow and AWS cloud services. Telecommuting is permitted.

40 hours/week. Must also have authority to work permanently in the U.S. Applicants who are interested in this position may apply at www.jobpostingtoday.com (Ref. # 46972) for consideration.

Premier at a glance:

• Ranked #1 on Charlotte's Healthiest Employers list for 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023 and 21st Healthiest Employer in America (2023)

• Named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for the 16th year in a row

• Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultant - Healthcare Management (2024)

• The only company to be recognized by KLAS twice for Overall Healthcare Management Consulting

For a listing of all of our awards, please visit the Awards and Recognition section on our company website.

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.

Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to diversity_and_accommodations@premierinc.com or contact Premier Recruiting at 704.816.5200.

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