Data Scientist (Data Platforms & Applied Intelligence)

This will be a hybrid position based out of the Banfield Pet Hospital headquarters in Vancouver, WA. Remote candidates who meet all requirements may be considered.

Salary Range: $100,531 - $138,230 (DOE)

Summary and Qualifications:

Provides expertise to the successful implementation of Banfield’s Analytics strategy for various business divisions such as P&O, Marketing, Finance, Operations and Veterinary Affairs.

Drive advance analytics projects for various business divisions with Banfield.

Essential Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Exercise independent research to make recommendations/decisions about which advanced analytics, statistical and machine learning methodologies are most appropriate to derive valuable insights from collected data.
• Other job duties as assigned.
• Apply creative, structured, and analytical thinking to create cohesive, well-grounded recommendations for data solutions to business problems.
• Design and lead the development of innovative new solutions (proof of concept development, business case development, feasibility analysis, prototyping and deliverables).
• Build and deliver well-crafted presentations of findings to educate stakeholders and partners on trends, challenges and opportunities and ensure ongoing awareness of business and industry trends.
• Conduct model design, feature engineering, performance evaluation, and data maintenance as necessary to maintain and improve model performance.
• Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
• Create business intelligence tools and reports, such as data models and dimensional analyses, composing technical documents in support of the development, implementation, and maintenance of BI systems.
• Apply data analytics to provide valuable quantitative metrics needed to illustrate organizational challenges, measure efficiencies and return on investment on key initiatives.
• Build and implement statistical models and advanced programming to empower the organization with high value insights.
• Manipulate and analyze complex data sets to ensure accuracy in data tools.
• Derive functional requirements from high-level business needs, understanding the question/problem and identifying the data needs and sources.
• Partner closely with data stewards of various functions to ensure adherence to best practice and Mars guidelines regarding governance, data quality, and data security procedures.

Special Working Conditions:

• Project timelines and work volume/deadlines may often require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job.
• Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate necessary equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is normally moderate.
• Environment where pets are present.
• Ability to work at a computer for long periods of time.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and to solve problems involving several variables.

Experience, Education and/or Training:

• Demonstrable experience applying mathematics, statistics, and machine learning techniques is required.
• Master’s degree in Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, AI or Machine Learning, Computer Science, Business Intelligence, or a related field is required, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Seven years of experience in Data Science or Business Analytics are required.
• Proficiency with R or Python, packages (Numpy, SciPy, pandas, scikit-learn, dplyr, ggplot2), Azure ML, and Databricks is required.
• Expert-level knowledge of SQL is required.
• Experience building and deploying predictive models with demonstrably large or complex datasets to support business strategy is required.

What We Offer – The Good Stuff:

• Competitive referral program – join our team, bring your friends, and get paid*
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your loved ones
• Optimum Wellness Plans® for up to three pets
• Mental health support and resources
• Student Debt Relief (for full-time DVMs)
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Parental leave
• Legal Plan
• Competitive salary with paid time off & holidays so you can spend time with the people you love
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Automatic enrollment 401(k) Savings Plan after 60 days of employment with generous company match
• Practice Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• A Variety of discounts including Mars, PetSmart, Royal Canin, fitness, cellular and so much more
• Fertility and family-building assistance
• Paid Volunteering
• Continuing Education allowance & MED hours for eligible positions
• Practice Paid Basic Life Insurance

Even More Good Stuff:

• Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups (we have 7 of them!)
• Awesome opportunities to volunteer through Mars Volunteer Program, like volunteering at coral reef cleanups or on research vessels!
• Health and well-being benefits to support quality of life
• Opportunities for growth and leadership roles at Banfield, Mars, and other divisions of Mars

• Terms and conditions apply

**Benefits eligibility is based on employment status

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Banfield Pet Hospital® strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. Banfield Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Banfield Pet Hospital complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield location.