Data Scientist

Garden Life Dev; Goldsboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Garden Life Development is seeking a Data Scientist for a full-time temporary (W-2) assignment in Goldsboro, NC. You will analyze large datasets, build predictive models, and present findings with clear visualizations to guide business decisions.

The role requires Python or R, SQL, and a strong statistics foundation. Remote, on-site, or hybrid options are available depending on the assignment.

Qualifications

• Requires data science or advanced analytics experience.
• Proficiency in Python or R, SQL, and common ML libraries.
• Strong statistics foundation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets to identify patterns and insights.
• Design and build predictive models and machine learning algorithms.
• Collect, clean, and prepare structured and unstructured data.
• Build efficient data workflows and scalable pipelines.
• Translate business questions into analytic approaches and hypotheses.
• Present findings with clear visualizations for stakeholders.
• Evaluate model performance and iterate to improve results.
• Create dashboards to track key metrics and communicate impact.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Statistics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ML libraries

Job description

Data Scientist | Full-Time Temporary (W-2)

Goldsboro, United States

Pay: $43.00 - $70.00 per hour (W-2), based on experience level and assignment
Location: North Carolina; on-site, hybrid, or remote depending on the assignment

Data Scientists find the story in the data and build models that help leaders make better decisions. You'll analyze data, build predictive models, and present findings clearly.

Also known as: Predictive Analytics Specialist, Data Analyst – Advanced Analytics, Applied Scientist

What you'll do

• Analyze large datasets to find patterns, trends, and insights
  
• Design and build predictive models and machine learning algorithms
  
• Collect, clean, and prepare structured and unstructured data
  
• Build efficient data workflows
  
• Translate business questions into analytic approaches
  
• Present findings with clear visualizations
  
• Evaluate and improve models over time
  
• Build dashboards to track key metrics
  

What you'll need

• Data science or advanced analytics experience (see experience levels below)
  
• Python or R, SQL, and common ML libraries
  
• Strong statistics foundation
  
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Degrees and certifications are verified before placement.
  

Nice to have

• Junior: 1-3 years
  
• Mid-Level: 3-5 years
  
• Senior: 5-7 years
  
• Expert: 7+ years
  

Each assignment has its own required skills, tools, and experience level. We review the specific requirements with you before your resume is shared for any assignment.

What to expect

• Full-time temporary assignment, W-2 employment with Garden Life Development
  
• Typically 40 hours per week
  
• On-site, hybrid, or remote, depending on the assignment
  
• Assignment length varies by project and is shared with you before you accept
  
• Health and welfare benefits; details provided with your offer
  
• A personal orientation before your first day, and a GLD contact for support throughout your assignment
  

Requirements for all positions

• Must reside in the United States and be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
  
• Background check required; some assignments require additional screening
  
• Education and certifications are verified before placement
  

Our mission is to empower clients with secure, innovative solutions while growing the skills and expertise of the professionals we place. We bring deep experience in technology and cybersecurity to complex challenges, and we place skilled IT and business professionals on meaningful assignments.

When you join us, you're never on your own. We prepare you for a future of success, with support from before day one through your last day on assignment.

Garden Life Development, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Data science or advanced analytics experience (see experience levels below)
• Python or R, SQL, and common ML libraries
• Strong statistics foundation
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Degrees and certifications are verified before placement.
• Full-time temporary assignment, W-2 employment with Garden Life Development
• Typically 40 hours per week
• On-site, hybrid, or remote, depending on the assignment
• Assignment length varies by project and is shared with you before you accept
• Health and welfare benefits; details provided with your offer
• A personal orientation before your first day, and a GLD contact for support throughout your assignment