Position: Junior Data Scientist

Location: Chicago, Illinois [Remote]

Duration: Full-Time (No Contract)

Client: [Confidential]

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Data Scientist to join our growing data team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in data analysis, statistical modeling, and programming, with the ability to translate business problems into data-driven solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Collect, clean, and preprocess structured and unstructured data from multiple sources
Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies
Develop and implement basic machine learning models under senior guidance
Use statistical techniques to validate data insights and support decision-making
Build data visualizations and dashboards using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Python libraries
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, product, and business stakeholders
Assist in deploying and monitoring models in production environments
Document methodologies, processes, and findings clearly for stakeholders
Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with data governance standards

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in data science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field
0–3 years of experience in data science, data analysis, or related role
Proficiency in Python or R
Strong knowledge of SQL and data querying
Understanding of machine learning algorithms (regression, classification, clustering)
Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Matplotlib, Seaborn)
Familiarity with libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn
Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a plus
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Internship or academic project experience in data science or analytics
Exposure to big data tools (Spark, Hadoop) is an advantage
Knowledge of version control systems like Git

Work Authorization (Mandatory):

No C2C / No Contract / No Third-Party submissions
OPT / CPT / GC / Asylum / TN visa candidates will be considered

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