Associate Data Scientist

OCLC; Dublin (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Onsite fitness center

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

OCLC seeks an Associate Data Scientist to collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging company data to drive business solutions.

You will maintain the data platform, translate business requirements into rapid prototype reports and dashboards, and build data models and KPI metrics from internal databases while adhering to DataOps practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in a quantitative field with 2+ years in data science or Master’s with 1+ year in data science.
• Proficient in SQL for data warehouses.
• Intermediate Python proficiency (pandas/numpy, scikit-learn).
• Experience with statistical methods and ML; probability and inference fundamentals.
• Experience with hypothesis testing and experiments design.
• Exposure to cloud environments and software engineering practices (Git, code reviews, testing).

Responsibilities

• Maintain OCLC’s data platform with up-to-date, quality data.
• Translate business problems to technical requirements to design rapid prototypes of reports and dashboards.
• Build and maintain data models, reports, dashboards, and KPI/metrics from internal databases.
• Write performant code that adheres to internal standards for a high-scale data environment and participate in code reviews.
• Perform exploratory data analysis for QA, reporting, and informing ML model development.
• Contribute to DataOps implementation across activities.
• Create and maintain documentation for data science initiatives and data resources; collaborate with Data Scientists to drive efficiencies.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data storytelling

Agile teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/CS/Math/Stats

Master's in Engineering/CS/Math/Stats

Tools

Git

Job description

Together we make breakthroughs possible.

At OCLC, we build technology with a purpose: to connect libraries and make knowledge accessible worldwide, because we believe that what is known must be shared. Our teams work with complex global datasets, AI and machine learning, hybrid cloud solutions, and other technologies that connect people and organizations to the information they need. We value the power of unique perspectives and experiences to unlock innovation. At OCLC, your ideas matter, whether you have two years of experience or 20. You’ll learn, create, and problem-solve with technologists, product developers, librarians, researchers, marketing pros, and support teams around the world.

Why join OCLC?

OCLC is consistently recognized as a best place to work by several independent programs. Werecognize and reward people and results with a comprehensive Total Rewards package. This means competitive compensation that reflects your unique contributions-performance, experience, and skills-along with exceptional benefits, including best-in-class health coverage, retirement plans with generous company contributions, and a commitment to your overall well-being.

• We know the best ideas don’t always happen at a desk. Take a walking meeting around our 100-acre campus or enjoy lunch on the patio. We’re committed to your success-both personally and professionally. Hybrid work environment: For many roles, three days a week on-site, with occasional additional days based on business needs.

• Free use of our on-site fitness center, gym sports, group exercise classes, and game room

• Onsite catering and cafeteria subsidized by OCLC

• Health and wellness events

• Work environments with individual and team spaces and the latest technology tools

• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance

• Tuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

• Company-subsidized pricing on local tickets and memberships

Join us in transforming how people everywhere access information and be part of a mission-driven team that makes a global impact.

The job details are as follows:

As an Associate Data Scientist you will work with stakeholders throughout the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging company data to drive business solutions

Responsibilities:

• Maintain OCLC’s data platform with up-to‑date, quality data
• Translate business problems to technical requirements to design rapid prototypes of reports and dashboards
• Build and maintain data models, reports, dashboards, and KPI/metrics from internal databases
• Write performant code that meets our internal standards for style, maintainability, and best practices for a high‑scale data environment. Maintain and advocate for these standards through code review.
• Perform exploratory data analysis for quality assurance, reporting, and to inform the development of statistical and machine learning models
• Implement the DataOps philosophy in everything you do
• Create and maintain documentation for data science initiatives and data resourcesCollaborate with Data Scientists to drive efficiencies for their work

Requirements:

Bachelor’s in a quantitativefield (e.g., Engineering/CS/Math/Stats) + 2+ years in a data science role or Master’s + 1+ year in a data science role

Proficient in SQL for data warehouses

Intermediate Python proficiency (pandas/numpy, scikit‑learn; visualization with matplotlib/seaborn/plotly)

Experience applying statistical and machine learning methods; solid grounding in probability and statistical inference

Experience with hypothesis testing and designing/analyzing experiments

Exposure to cloud environments and software engineering best practices (e.g., Git, code reviews, testing)

Strong data storytelling and communication skills; comfortable working in agile, collaborative teams

Working Conditions: Normal office environment.

ADA/EAA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties