Senior Data Scientist

Heredia, Heredia, Costa Rica

First Factory

First Factory is home to a team of Costa Rican software engineers who provide staff augmentation and project-based work to our clients.

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We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist with expertise in healthcare analytics, predictive modeling, and machine learning to help extract meaningful insights from large-scale healthcare data. This role requires a strong background in statistical modeling, programming (Python or similar), and multi-variable comparisons to drive data-driven decision-making.


About First Factory

We are a software development company with over two decades of experience, boasting a dynamic team of 200+ professionals actively engaged in diverse projects across various industries. We invite you to join us on this journey as we thrive and embrace fresh challenges.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop advanced statistical models to predict healthcare trends and improve decision-making.

  • Build multi-variable comparison models for complex data analysis.

  • Design and deploy machine learning models to enhance predictive analytics.

  • Process, analyze, and manage large structured and unstructured datasets to extract insights.

  • Utilize Python or similar programming languages for data modeling and automation.

  • Apply knowledge of healthcare operations and terminology to interpret and analyze industry-specific data.

  • Leverage experience in cybersecurity, cyber-marketing, or comparable predictive models to enhance analytical frameworks.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data-driven strategies with healthcare objectives.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Data Scientist in the healthcare industry or a related field.

  • Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, or other relevant programming languages.

  • Strong experience with machine learning models and statistical analysis.

  • Expertise in handling large-scale healthcare datasets and performing advanced data analytics.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

  • Strong problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

  • Familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.).

  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance and data privacy laws in healthcare (HIPAA, GDPR).

Some of our benefits

  • Work From Home

We believe in hybrid work. While the office is open five days per week, most employees enjoy working predominantly from home.

  • Medical & Dental Insurance

First Factory is proud to offer free private medical and dental insurance for our Costa Rican team members.

  • Time Off

Enjoy your time away from work. Our vacation policy grants extra PTO after 2 years of employment. Our team never misses a national holiday and has their birthday off. 

Special events are important for you; take time off to attend your graduation, weddings, and more.

  • Continuous Learning

We want you in for the long term. We hire individuals passionate about learning and offer many tools for professional development and growth. We provide a $500 educational reimbursement so you can reach your learning and professional goals.

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Perks/benefits: Career development Flex vacation Health care Team events

Region: North America
Country: Costa Rica

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