Mid-level Data Scientist

Battelle•Columbus, OH

22h•$95,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. We are currently seeking a Data Scientist/Modeler II. This position located in Columbus, OH. Battelle’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) Defense business line, in our National Security business unit, is currently seeking persons with knowledge of physical/mathematical phenomena and programming savvy. The Hazard Modeling Team within CBRNE Defense provides its customers with technical analyses as well as modeling capabilities to inform their preparedness and response planning efforts to mitigate risk to the United States or their company. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to make this Nation and Battelle’s clients safer and better prepared.

Requirements

Bachelor’s with 2+ years of experience, Master's, or Ph.D. in Physics, Physics engineering, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Statistics, or Engineering with a minor, certificate, or emphasis in computer science or relevant work experience requiring computer programming.
Bachelor’s with 2+ years of experience, Master's, or Ph.D. in Computer Science or Computer Science Engineering with a minor, certificate, or relevant work experience in in a scientific or mathematical field (e.g., statistics, data analysis, biology, engineering).
Strong understanding higher-level mathematics (e.g., calculus, differential equations, linear algebra).
At least one year of experience with project management or task leadership with proven ability to meet project deadlines on schedule and in budget.
Ability to learn and understand new programing languages and mathematical concepts.
Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD clearance.

Nice To Haves

3 to 8 years of experience in modeling & simulation, statistical analysis, quantitative risk assessment, data science, or related field.
Knowledge of advanced statistics and/or probability.
Experience in modeling & simulation on a government program.
Experience using object-oriented programming in C++, C#, Java, or similar to develop mathematical models.
Experience with advanced data analysis techniques, such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, or natural language processing.

Responsibilities

Lead model development and data analysis activities concerning inhalation, ingestion, dermal, and radiation exposure hazards, response to CBRNE events, and decision support.
Perform rigorous mathematical and statistical analysis on large data sets.
Design and develop graphical user interfaces for mathematical models.
Direct code testing for accuracy and performance.
Test model code for accuracy and performance.
Collect, reduce, process, and present model input and output data.
Write reports of methods used and results obtained.