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UPMC Health Plan is hiring a Data Scientist to join the AI team! This role may work fully remotely.

The Data Scientist works independently using a robust math toolbox to discover solutions for a diverse portfolio of interesting and challenging problems. The Data Scientist develops, implements, and monitors advanced analytic, medical informatics, and predictive modeling tools for health care programs. The scientist normally works Monday through Friday daylight business hours or as needed.

Responsibilities:

+ Responsible for conceiving, planning, designing, developing and validating robust algorithms for use in analyzing health care models.

+ Consults with and provides guidance on the selection and use of modeling software and programs.

+ Execution of all phases of quantitative research projects: identifying the business problem, data exploration, modeling, communication of final results.

+ Design, develop, and implement health care analytic and biomedical modeling programs.

+ Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models to address business challenges. Perform data mining and statistical analysis to extract actionable insights.

+ Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate models into production systems.

+ Communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders through reports and presentations.

+ Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in data science and machine learning.

+ Employ explainability and metrics awareness to make the AI solution build better for the stakeholders.

+ PhD or a Master's degree in data science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field with at least two years of experience in this field OR Bachelor's degree in the above fields and at least 5 years of experience.

+ 3 years relevant work experience after completion of terminal degree is highly preferred.

+ Proven experience in data science and machine learning.

+ Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL.

+ Prior healthcare experience is a bonus.

+ Should have experience working on Cloud based environment to build and deploy AI models.

+ Strong knowledge of data visualization tools and techniques.

+ Ability to design programs to analyze complicated scenarios.

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills.

+ Must demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, enthusiasm and initiative on a daily basis.

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment a must.

+ Attention to detail is critical to the success of this position.

+ **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran