Data Scientist
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Austin, TX location in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division, where we are focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions.
We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.
Main purpose of role
- Particularly skilled in quantitative analysis and data management
- Utilize technologies to collect, clean, analyze, predict, and effectively communicate information
- Able to examine relevant data and quickly develop an analysis plan that will answer key business questions and create value for the client
- Understanding of machine learning algorithms and advanced statistics such as : regression, time-series forecasting, clustering, decision trees, exploratory data analysis methodology, simulation, scenario analysis, modeling, optimization, unstructured data analysis, and neural networks
- Works with stakeholders to define business questions, requirements, timelines, objectives, and success criteria to address need
- Analyze data, draw insights, and present results in a cohesive, intuitive, and simplistic manner to the client
- Work closely with the business to understand the domain and iteratively refine analyses
What you’ll work on
- Able to train and develop junior data scientists and provide technical / analytical guidance when needed
- Moves own work forward with limited direction through use of frameworks and structure
- Helps to scope studies timeline, expected outcomes, resources, etc.
- Proactive thinking and ideation to facilitate ongoing, open dialogue where information and ideas are shared to generate solutions
Required Qualifications
Bachelors Degree ( 16 years) in Computer Science, Data Analytics or similar discipline including Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Engineering is preferred
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years work related experience with degree or sufficient transferable experience to demonstrate functional equivalence to a degree
- Intermediate programming experience (eg. Python, R, Java, Scala, etc)
- Strong working experience with database applications and programming (eg. SQL, Oracle, etc)
- Some experience with data visualization tools (eg. Power BI, Tableau)
- Some knowledge of ETL frameworks
What We Offer
At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer :
- Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
- Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
- Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
- The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
The base pay for this position is $56,700.00 $113,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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