> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3892191-senior-data-scientist](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3892191-senior-data-scientist). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Scientist - **Company:** QNity, Inc. - **Location:** Wilmington, DE, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Information Engineering, Data Presentation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Random Forest, Model Validation, Xgboost, Machine Learning Operations, Text Analysis, Software Coding - **Published:** October 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.nexxt.com/job.asp?id=3466378168&tx=YT1515TTD&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * PhD in Chemical Engineering or Material Science; or MA with +5 industrial experience * Coding skills in R or Python including data preparation, regression, and plotting * Some formal education in statistics, including regression and hypothesis testing * Expertise in machine learning techniques like random forest, xgboost, lasso, cross-validation, and hyperparameter tuning * Basic competency with SQL database queries * At least five years of experience applying statistics and data science to solve business, engineering, or scientific problems * Independent problem identification and business value estimation * Self-learning with the intellectual curiosity to keep abreast of advances in the field, grow data science expertise, and refine grasp of internal business operations over time * Effective interpersonal skills for communicating technical concepts to a layperson, collaborating with team members, and confidence presenting data analysis results to internal clients. ## Description Qnity is a market leader in specialty materials for electronic devices and semiconductor fabrication. In this role, the Data Scientist will collaborate with clients within the company engaged in a variety of research & development, manufacturing, and business activities. Statistics and data science are integral to our business and there are exciting opportunities for technical contributions in a variety of areas. * New product development * Continuous improvement in manufacturing * Sales growth and forecasting * Supply chain optimization * Text analytics for competitive analysis * Product testing in field applications A strong candidate will have expertise in data science practices such as data cleaning, regression, machine learning, and cross-validation. The applicant should have fluent coding skills in R or Python with the ability to prepare data for analysis, build models, and create descriptive plots and reports. Beyond these technical skills, the job requires an organized worker who can plan a data analysis activity as a series of logical steps, effectively communicate their methods and results to clients in the business, identify opportunities that worth resolving to bring in a great value, and collaborate with our data engineering and software development teams to query data and deploy models.