Data Scientist Job Description Sample Template

JOB TITLE:

  • Data Scientist

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop, and lead a team of top-talent data scientists and analysts as we grow.
  • Develop, propose, and execute data science initiatives, roadmaps, best practices, and innovations.
  • Partner with and influence leadership to ensure team priorities and output directly impacts company strategy, direction, and growth.
  • Innovate and develop methodologies using data to solve unanswered questions and new business problems.
  • Working directly with a dispensary and third-party data buyers to provide reporting.
  • Assist with machine learning models to help enrich the user experience.
  • Import data from multiple sources into centralized storage using APIs, SQL queries, etc.
  • Collaborate with business users to understand their needs and identify data-driven solutions that can address them.
  • Identify organizational pain points and deliver compelling data-driven solutions containing holistic metrics summarizing performance and specific actionable insights.

EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, or a related field.
  • At least 1+ year of data science/analytics experience.
  • Experience utilizing a BI tool (Looker, Tableau, Power BI, etc).
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, experience required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented.
  • Comfortable with a fast-paced environment and flexible to daily changes.
  • Must be 21 years of age or older.
  • Must be willing to undergo a background check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate, and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls.
  • The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 10 lb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus.
  • The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.