Data Scientist I

Duly Health and Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Mental health benefit

Life & Disability Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Volunteer time off

Community impact culture

Parental leave & adoption support

Job summary

Duly Health and Care is hiring a Data Scientist I to join the Data & Analytics team in Chicago. You will work with the AI/ML team to build predictive models and GenAI solutions aimed at improving patient care, operations, and colleague experience.

This early-career role supports the full data science lifecycle—from exploration to deployment and monitoring—with training provided and no prior healthcare or Epic experience required.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years applying ML or statistical modeling.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Experience with LLMs, prompt engineering, or GenAI is beneficial.
• Healthcare/domain experience not required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and document predictive models using enterprise data.
• Design, prototype, and test LLM-powered applications and prompts.
• Support deployment, monitoring, and retraining of models in ML platform.
• Communicate results to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Python

SQL

ML/GenAI concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in data science or related field

2 years related experience

Tools

Databricks

MLflow

Azure

Job description

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
• Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
• Employer provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

Primary Purpose

The Data Scientist I is an early-career role within the Data & Analytics team, working with the AI/ML team to build predictive models and generative AI solutions that improve patient care, operations, and the colleague experience. This position supports the full lifecycle of data science work, from exploring data and developing models to testing, deploying, and monitoring them, with a growing emphasis on large language model (LLM) applications. The role is well suited to someone with strong quantitative and programming skills who is eager to apply machine learning and GenAI in a healthcare setting. No prior healthcare or Epic experience is required; we will train you.

Major Responsibilities

• Predictive modeling and machine learning (40%)
• Develop, validate, and document predictive models (e.g., classification, regression, forecasting, risk stratification) using enterprise data
• Perform exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and model evaluation
• Support deployment, monitoring, and retraining of models using the organization's ML platform and MLOps practices
• Translate model results into clear findings, visualizations, and recommendations for stakeholders
• Generative AI and LLM solutions (40%)
• Help design, prototype, and test LLM-powered applications such as document summarization, text extraction, question answering, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) solutions
• Develop and refine prompts, and evaluate output quality, accuracy, bias, and safety
• Support the creation of evaluation frameworks and testing datasets for GenAI use cases
• Follow organizational standards for responsible AI, data privacy, and the protection of PHI/PII
• Document model designs, assumptions, limitations, and release notes
• Collaboration and continuous improvement (20%)
• Partner with data engineers, architects, analysts, and business stakeholders to define problems and identify high-value AI/ML use cases
• Communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences, including clinical and operational leaders
• Learn from senior data scientists through code reviews and mentoring
• Stay current with advances in machine learning and generative AI and share learnings with the team
• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, or a related quantitative field; or 2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• 0-2 years of experience applying machine learning or statistical modeling (internships, research, capstone projects, and academic coursework count)
• Proficiency in Python (e.g., pandas, scikit-learn) and SQL
• Experience with LLMs, prompt engineering, or GenAI frameworks beneficial
• Experience with Databricks, MLflow, or other cloud ML platforms (Azure preferred) beneficial
• Master's degree in a quantitative field a plus
• Healthcare or Epic experience not required; training provided

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

• Solid foundation in statistics, probability, and machine learning concepts
• Ability to build and evaluate models and avoid pitfalls such as overfitting and data leakage
• Understanding of how LLMs work, including their strengths and limitations
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain results to all levels of the organization
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment
• Intellectual curiosity and a desire to learn and adopt new AI techniques
• Awareness of ethical AI, model bias, and data privacy considerations helpful

If you are committed to putting our patients first and helping shape the future of care, you belong at Duly.

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $65,000 - $85,000, with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Let's start with what matters. People. Purpose. Care. At Duly Health and Care, we believe healthcare works best when it’s personal, connected, and led by people who truly care. We are a physician-led medical group built on trusted relationships, teamwork, and a shared commitment to putting patients first in every decision we make. Our team members are caregivers, collaborators, problem-solvers, and leaders. Together, we show up with compassion, act with purpose, and take ownership of the care we deliver and the experience we create. Whether you’re caring directly for patients or supporting the teams who do, your role matters here, and your voice is valued. We listen with intention, work as one, and challenge ourselves to keep improving, not for recognition, but because our patients, families, and communities count on us. Innovation at Duly isn't about chasing what’s next for its own sake. It’s about finding better ways to deliver high-quality, affordable, and accessible care, today and into the future.

If you’re looking for meaningful work, supportive teammates, and the opportunity to help shape the future of care while staying grounded in compassion and community, you’ll find your place at Duly.