Data Scientist

TEKsystems; Westbrook (ME); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems in Westbrook, ME is seeking an Entry Level Data Scientist contractor to develop classification and clustering models on tabular data for hematology analyzer capabilities. You will collaborate with a senior data scientist to understand requirements, explore data, and validate model performance.

This contract role involves deploying solutions to edge hardware, documenting work for reproducibility, and contributing to model development, evaluation, and iteration while learning on the

Qualifications

• Develop classification and clustering models on tabular data.
• Collaborate with a senior data scientist to evaluate and iterate models.
• Understand requirements, explore data, and validate model performance.
• Document work for reproducibility and team review.
• Deploy solutions to edge hardware.

Responsibilities

• Develop classification and clustering models on tabular data to support hematology analyzer capabilities.
• Contribute to model development, evaluation, and iteration under the guidance of a senior data scientist.
• Partner with senior team members to understand requirements, explore data, and validate model performance.
• Document your work clearly so it can be reviewed, reproduced, and built upon by the team.
• Deploy your solutions to edge hardware.

Skills

Python

Data Science

Machine Learning

Data

SQL

Spark

Data Analysis

Predictive Modelling

Predictive Analytics

Statistics

Job description

Description

• Develop classification and clustering models on tabular data to support hematology analyzer capabilities
• Contribute to model development, evaluation, and iteration under the guidance of a senior data scientist
• Partner with senior team members to understand requirements, explore data, and validate model performance
• Document your work clearly so it can be reviewed, reproduced, and built upon by the team
• Deploy your solutions to edge hardware

Skills

Python, Data science, Machine learning, Data, Sql, Spark, Data analysis, Predictive modelling, Predictive analytics, Statistics

Top Skills Details

Python,Data science,Machine learning,Data,Sql,Spark

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Nice to have:

• Exposure to deploying ML models on resource-constrained or edge hardware
• Familiarity with model optimization techniques (quantization, ONNX, TFLite)
• Experience with version control (Git) and collaborative software development practices
• Experience modeling data for medical, diagnostic or life sciences applications

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Westbrook, ME.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $48.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Westbrook,ME.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.