Data Scientist

Epistemix; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Flexible Time Off

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Meaningful impact in decision-making

Job summary

A data analytics company is seeking a Data Scientist to support customers in using its platform for impactful data integration and analysis. The role focuses on developing simulation models, providing customer guidance, and collaborating with internal teams. Candidates should have a master's degree in a quantitative field, expertise in Python, and familiarity with data visualization tools. This is a fully remote position available to applicants in the United States, offering a competitive salary range between $100,000 and $125,000.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years prior experience as a Data Scientist, Analyst, or similar role.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex data challenges.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Support customer efforts to deliver meaningful data.
• Develop data integration and visualization plans.
• Collaborate to develop and validate simulation models.
• Contribute to customer onboarding experiences.

Skills

Understanding customer needs

Creative mindset

Collaboration skills

Strong communication skills

Foundation in machine learning

Data modeling

Predictive analytics

Proficiency in Python

Data visualization tools

SQL or NoSQL expertise

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Data Science or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

GIS tools

Job description

About Epistemix

Epistemix helps organizations forecast outcomes and manage risk by modeling how people behave. Our platform consists of two core products: Populus, which provides access to realistic, high‑resolution synthetic population data, and Polaris, which enables scenario planning through advanced data science and simulation. Together, they empower customers to evaluate the potential impact of strategies before deploying them in the real world. Organizations across healthcare, consumer industries, insurance, and government use Epistemix to reduce uncertainty, optimize decisions, and accelerate time to value.

Responsibilities

• Support customers’ and colleagues’ efforts to use our platform to deliver data integration, visualizations, models and recommendations that create meaningful impact.
• Work with customer teams to understand their goals and help develop data integration, modeling, and visualization plans to support decision making.
• Collaborate with customer and internal teams to develop, test, and validate simulation models, ensuring their accuracy and relevance for healthcare use cases.
• Provide guidance for proposals on feasibility of scope and how to ensure impact.
• Contribute to customer onboarding experiences and content, helping to ensure customers quickly achieve their first successes with the platform.
• Engage with customer users to provide informal support, tips, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with premium support customers by integrating data and creating models, simulations, or visualizations; support recommendation development and action plans.
• Participate in reviews with customers to document and improve measurable impact.
• Provide feedback to Product and Sales teams to align offerings with customer needs.
• Follow advancements in data science, machine learning, and healthcare analytics.

Qualifications

• Commitment to understanding customer needs and helping them achieve goals.
• Creative mindset with a passion for tackling challenging problems with data.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse users and internal teams.
• Strong communication skills: verbal, code, visualizations, and maps.
• Strong foundation in machine learning, data modeling, and predictive analytics.
• Understanding of key concepts of the healthcare industry required; prior healthcare experience (broadly defined) very strongly preferred.
• Comfort working in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities and customer needs.
• Proficiency in Python and associated data science technologies.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and/or GIS tools.
• Expertise in SQL or NoSQL databases preferred.
• 2‑3 years prior experience as a Data Scientist, Analyst, or similar role, with demonstrated ability to solve complex data challenges. (Work in a PhD program can count toward experience.)
• Master’s or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Epidemiology, Economics, Public Health, Statistics, Mathematics, or similar quantitative field.
• Experience with more than one company size or business stage preferred.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

• Equity & Incentives – Participation in our stock option program.
• Flexible Time Off – Autonomy to manage your schedule and work‑life balance.
• Health, Welfare and 401(k) Programs – Eligibility for benefits (for U.S. employees).
• Meaningful Impact – Apply your creative talents to revolutionize data‑driven decision‑making and make a real‑world difference.

Remote Position

This is a remote position open to applicants located in the United States. Candidates must possess the legal right to work in their intended work location, as we are currently unable to sponsor or transfer employment visas for any country, including the United States.

Compensation

$100,000.00–$125,000.00 (U.S.)