NLP Data Scientist

<strong>Job Title</strong>: Data Scientist<br/><br/><strong>Location</strong>: Chicago, IL - Hybrid 60606<br/><br/><strong>Salary Range</strong>: $170,000 - $185,000<br/><br/><strong>Benefits</strong>: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO etc<br/><br/><strong>Core Responsibilities</strong><ul><li>Develop and Apply NLP & AI Solutions: Identify business opportunities where NLP can add value. Build and fine-tune models for tasks like text classification, sentiment analysis, entity recognition, generative AI, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).</li><li>Evaluate External AI Solutions: Analyze third-party NLP tools and platforms to determine their suitability for the organization, helping to inform build-versus-buy decisions.</li><li>Lead Project Execution: Plan and oversee NLP-focused projects, coordinating with vendors, project managers, and internal stakeholders to ensure high-quality outcomes.</li><li>Communicate Insights Effectively: Translate complex analytical findings into clear and actionable insights, ensuring non-technical audiences understand their implications.</li><li>Stay at the Forefront of Innovation: Keep up with advancements in NLP, machine learning, and Generative AI, proposing new approaches to address organizational challenges.</li><li>Contribute to Strategic Initiatives: Support high-priority projects and provide expertise for ad-hoc tasks as required.</li></ul><strong>Qualifications</strong><ul><li>Educational Background: A Master’s or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, or a related field is preferred, though equivalent practical experience will be considered.</li><li>Experience:</li><ul><li>A minimum of 3 years in data science, including at least 1 year working with NLP, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Generative AI.</li><li>Hands-on expertise in building and deploying NLP solutions and fine-tuning machine learning models.</li></ul><li>Technical Proficiency:</li><ul><li>Strong Python skills.</li><li>Experience with NLP libraries such as spaCy, NLTK, or Snorkel, and familiarity with fine-tuning techniques for AI models.</li><li>Proficiency in working with tools like Databricks, version control systems (e.g., GitHub), and ML tracking platforms (e.g., MLflow, SageMaker).</li><li>SQL knowledge is a bonus.</li></ul><li>Additional Skills:</li><ul><li>Exceptional project management capabilities.</li><li>Strong communication skills to collaborate with teams and present insights to various stakeholders effectively.</li></ul></ul><strong>Preferred Experience</strong><ul><li>Hands-on experience with cloud-based AI/ML platforms.</li><li>Expertise in fine-tuning open-source LLM frameworks.</li></ul><p>Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.</p><h3>Seniority level</h3><p>Mid-Senior level</p><h3>Employment type</h3><p>Full-time</p><h3>Job function</h3><p>Engineering and Information Technology</p><h3>Industries</h3><p>Staffing and Recruiting</p> #J-18808-Ljbffr