Junior Data Scientist (Chicago)
Position: Junior Data ScientistLocation: Chicago, Illinois [Remote]Duration: Full-Time (No Contract)Client: [Confidential]Job Summary:We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Data Scientist to join our growing data team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in data analysis, statistical modeling, and programming, with the ability to translate business problems into data-driven solutions.Key Responsibilities:Collect, clean, and preprocess structured and unstructured data from multiple sourcesPerform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify trends, patterns, and anomaliesDevelop and implement basic machine learning models under senior guidanceUse statistical techniques to validate data insights and support decision-makingBuild data visualizations and dashboards using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Python librariesCollaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, product, and business stakeholdersAssist in deploying and monitoring models in production environmentsDocument methodologies, processes, and findings clearly for stakeholdersEnsure data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with data governance standardsRequired Skills & Qualifications:Bachelor's or master's degree in data science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field0–3 years of experience in data science, data analysis, or related roleProficiency in Python or RStrong knowledge of SQL and data queryingUnderstanding of machine learning algorithms (regression, classification, clustering)Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Matplotlib, Seaborn)Familiarity with libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learnBasic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a plusStrong analytical thinking and problem-solving skillsPreferred Qualifications:Internship or academic project experience in data science or analyticsExposure to big data tools (Spark, Hadoop) is an advantageKnowledge of version control systems like GitWork Authorization (Mandatory):No C2C / No Contract / No Third-Party submissionsOPT / CPT / GC / Asylum / TN visa candidates will be considered