Remote Data Scientist
at Foodsmart

Summary

Join us in transforming the way people access and enjoy healthy food. We are looking for a self-driven Data Scientist to provide insights, predictive modeling, and build the infrastructure for our Health Economics function.

Requirements

• 2-6 years of experience in with Healthcare Claims (Medical, Rx) and Eligibility Files
• At least 2-4 years of experience with machine learning, causal inference; bayesian statistics and simulation modeling (in particular MCMC)
• Expert in R (tidyverse, caret, xgboost), Python (numpy, pandas, scikit-learn, statsmodel, SciPy), or similar statistical software package, and SQL (window functions, CTE’s, aggregate functions, etc.)
• Experience with claims analyses and with large, real-world datasets; not limited to merging datasets and cleaning raw data
• Undergraduate or Masters in biostatistics, epidemiology, statistics, data science, computer science, health economics, or equivalent degree

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head of Clinical Data Science to support advanced statistical analyses and interpretation
• Use a statistical software package (R, Python, etc) to run statistical analyses on healthcare utilization, engagement data, and claims cost analyses
• Build out the ontology and standardized data model for claims data
• Explore using statistical learning/machine learning/bayesian methods to predict cost savings, ER/inpatient utilization, and run simulation models to evaluate step therapies and disease progression from claims data
• Write codes to make quantitative associations (using regression analyses and causal inference methods)
• Developing and advancing methodologies to evaluate cost effectiveness and cost savings from claims data
• Assist in automation of codes/analytic processes
• Clean data and conduct quality checks
• Create and interpret data dictionaries, specifications, and other technical documentation share by or with internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

• Remote-First Company
• Unlimited PTO
• Flexible & remote location (NYC Area preferred)
• Healthcare Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401k
• Bonus
• Stock options
• Commuter benefit
• Gym reimbursement