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# Senior Data Scientist

- **Company:** LabCorp
- **Location:** Durham, NC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Computer Vision, Big Data, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, NumPy, Tensorflow, Unstructured Data, Reinforcement Learning, Pytorch, Deep Learning, Boto3, Generative AI, Pandas, Matplotlib, Information Technology, Plotly, Api Gateway, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Jenkins
- **Published:** June 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://labcorp.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Durham-NC/Senior-Data-Scientist_2614461

## About the Role

* Master's degree in Big Data Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics OR Engineering
 * 3 years or more experince working full time as a Data Engineer
 * 5 years or more of experience with Python programming
 * 3 years or more of leading technical projects
 * 3 years or more of using AWS services

Preferred Skills

 * 6 or more months working at Labcorp as a Data Scientist
 * 2 years or more using AWS Services specific including Lambda, Glue, ECS, RDS, API Gateway, Bedrock, Step Functions, SQS, Athena, Sagemaker, Jenkins
 * 2 years or more using Python Packages boto3, pandas, NumPy, TensorFlow/PyTorch, Matplotlib/Seaborn/Plotly, streamlite

Additional Job Standards

 * Broad knowledge of machine learning techniques including classification, regression, and deep learning approaches
 * Deep expertise in at least one specialized ML area (e.g., reinforcement learning, optimization, Generative AI, computer vision, time series forecasting, predictive modeling)
 * Ability to work with diverse data types including numerical, text, time series, and structured/unstructured data
 * Strong problem-solving abilities and curiosity to navigate ambiguous business challenges
 * Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
 * Proactive approach to identifying opportunities and solving problems
 * Adaptability to work across various business domains and problem types
 * Experience assessing tradeoffs in model development (e.g., accuracy vs. latency) based on business needs

## Description

* Produce innovative AI/ML solutions that drive business value across the Early Development Research areas of Labcorp
 * Lead data science projects from requirements gathering through deployment with emphasis on Early Development area of organization
 * Develop, validate, and implement machine learning models that solve real business problems
 * Analyze complex datasets to identify patterns and opportunities for process improvement
 * Translate technical concepts and findings into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences
 * Balance business requirements with technical constraints to deliver optimal solutions
 * Interpret and visualize data effectively for different audience levels
 * Stay current with advancements in AI/ML and evaluate new technologies for potential applications
 * Mentor junior team members and contribute to the AI team's knowledge base


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