Sr Data Scientist (Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Java, Python, R, SAS, Github) in Philadelphia, PA

Position: Sr Data Scientist (Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Java, Python, R, SAS, Github) 

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Duration: Full-Time Permanent positions (no contract, no corp to corp, no remote) 

Salary: Excellent compensation with benefits + 401K

Skills: Data Scientist, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Java, Python, R, SAS, Github

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Data Scientist for our prestigious global client for their location in Philadelphia, PA.

Major responsibilities:

• Researches and identifies Machine Learning (ML) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) methods and algorithms to solve specific problems to improve user experience on IP & Science data and websites.

• Implements these methods and devises appropriate test plans to validate and compare the different approaches Identifies new applications of ML and NLP in the context of extensive sets of content and data 

• Explores existing data for insights and recommends additional sources of data for improvements 

Technical /Professional Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent understanding of ML, NLP, and statistical methodologies

• Excellent programming skills (Java, Python, R, SAS

• Ability to test ideas and adapt methods quickly end to end from data extraction to implementation and validation 

• Experience with search engines, classification algorithms, recommendation systems, and relevance evaluation methodologies a plus 

Education and Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Technology, or Engineering, strongly preferred, 

• 2+ years proven a track record in the application of ML and NLP.

MUST-HAVES REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+ years proven track record in the application of ML and NLP.

• Excellent programming skills (Java/Python/R/SAS)

• Computer science, or statistics degree from top University

• Should have active Github account and contributor on github

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