Data Scientist

Contractor

Morristown, New Jersey

09 Jun 2025

    Akkodis is seeking a Data Scientist for a Contract job with a client in Morristown, NJ(Remote). Responsibilities include leading the development of predictive models for early disease detection and guiding cross-functional teams in deploying AI solutions using real-world data like EHR and claims.

    Rate Range: $77/hour to $79/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

     

    Data Scientist job responsibilities include:

    • Lead the design, development, and deployment of predictive models using machine learning and deep learning techniques, including transformer-based architectures like BERT.

    • Apply federated analytics and federated machine learning to real-world healthcare datasets such as EHR, claims, and genomic data.

    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex clinical and business problems into scalable AI solutions.

    • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data science teams, promoting best practices in MLOps and model deployment.

    • Evaluate modeling techniques and performance metrics aligned with business goals, ensuring robust and interpretable outcomes.

    • Communicate analytical insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, supporting data-driven decision-making.

     

    Desired Qualifications:

    • PhD or master’s degree in computer science, Statistics, Biomedical Informatics, or a related quantitative field.

    • Minimum 8 years of experience in data science, with a strong focus on predictive modeling in healthcare or life sciences.

    • Proven expertise in transformer-based deep learning architectures (e.g., BERT) and federated learning techniques.

    • Hands-on experience with real-world healthcare data (EHR, claims, genomic) and proficiency in Python or R for AI/ML development.

     

    If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Shweta.Ojha@akkodisgroup.com



    Pay Details: $77.00 to $79.00 per hour

    Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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    • The California Fair Chance Act
    • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
    • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
    • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance