Data Scientist

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
Secaucus, NJ, United States
10 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
1 year minimum
Compensation
$75,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Data Mining Data Visualization Data Warehousing Dimensional Modeling Python (Programming Language) Power BI SQL Databases Tableau (Software) Looker Analytics Programming Languages

Job description

  • Performs ad-hoc analysis to identify the root cause of trends in business performance
  • Develops and tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) in partnership with business stakeholders
  • Communicates findings and recommendations to business leaders through data visualizations and reports
  • Writes code to transform raw data into clean, structured, and reliable data sets for analysis
  • Builds and maintains automated business intelligence dashboards and reports
  • Documents data sources, models, and metrics to maintain a trustworthy data ecosystem

Requirements

  • 1-3 years of experience in an analytical role. Foundational skills in statistics, SQL, and a programming language like Python or R are required
  • An advanced degree can often substitute for 1-2 years of work experience

Knowledge:

  • Foundational knowledge of statistics, probability, and key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to the business;
  • Foundational knowledge of data warehousing concepts (e.g., dimensional modeling) and BI tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, PowerBI)

Skills:

  • Strong proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation, and Python or R for statistical analysis
  • Ability to communicate findings clearly through data visualization and written reports

Benefits & conditions

flex time, 401(k), We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

  • Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours

  • Best-in-class well-being programs

  • Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness

  • healthyMINDS mental health program

  • Vacation and Health/Flex Time

  • 6 Holidays plus 1 “MyDay” off

  • FinFit financial coaching and services

  • 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option

  • Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Annual incentive plans

  • Matching gifts program

  • Education assistance through MyQuest for Education

  • Career advancement opportunities

  • and so much more!

Analyzes business data to identify trends, answer key questions, and measure the impact of strategic initiatives. They provide the actionable insights and data-driven stories that help leaders make informed decisions.

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