Lead Data Scientist - ML Strategy & Mentorship (NJ/Hybrid)

Precision Technologies; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Technologies is seeking a Lead Data Scientist in New Jersey, offering on-site or hybrid work as required. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in data science, ML, and advanced analytics, with strong Python/R skills and production deployment experience.

The role involves mentoring teams and partnering with engineering, product, and business units to deliver impactful analytics. Candidates based in New Jersey are preferred, with relocation considered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in Data Science, ML, analytics.
• Proficiency in Python and/or R.
• Strong understanding of ML algorithms and predictive analytics.
• Experience with large datasets and modern data platforms.
• Experience with SQL and data manipulation/analysis.
• Hands-on experience deploying ML models to production.
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience mentoring data scientists.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of ML and data science solutions.
• Translate business problems into data-driven analytical solutions.
• Develop predictive and statistical models and ML algorithms.
• Lead end-to-end DS projects from definition to deployment.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, business, and analytics teams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to DS teams.
• Evaluate ML techniques and statistical methodologies.

Skills

Python

R

Machine Learning

Data Analytics

SQL

Communication

Stakeholder management

Mentorship

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Data Science / CS / Statistics / Math

Tools

Spark

Databricks

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Precision Technologies is seeking a Lead Data Scientist in New Jersey, offering on-site or hybrid work as required. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in data science, ML, and advanced analytics, with strong Python/R skills and production deployment experience.

The role involves mentoring teams and partnering with engineering, product, and business units to deliver impactful analytics. Candidates based in New Jersey are preferred, with relocation considered.