Associate Data Scientist 2027 - AI & Data Analytics
The Associate Data Scientist at Confidential Client collaborates with global teams to solve business challenges using data science, machine learning, and generative AI techniques. This entry-level role involves preparing and analyzing diverse data types, building and evaluating AI models and workflows, and communicating insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The position offers structured learning, mentorship, and opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI and analytics projects within a collaborative, client-focused environment.
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Overview
Confidential Client is hiring an Associate Data Scientist (anticipated start 2027) to join an AI & Data Analytics team in Schiller Park, IL. This entry-level role is ideal for recent university hires or early-career data practitioners who want hands-on experience building analytics, machine learning, GenAI and agentic AI workflows for clients across industries. The role includes structured learning, mentorship, and opportunities to work in cross-functional teams.
What You’ll Do
You will apply statistics, machine learning, and data science techniques to solve business problems and support GenAI / agentic AI workflows. Typical responsibilities include:
- Prepare, cleanse, join and analyze structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data for analytics, ML and GenAI workflows
- Implement and validate predictive, prescriptive, statistical, and ML models focused on measurable client outcomes
- Design experiments, feature sets, prompts, and evaluation datasets to assess model outputs, bias, reliability, and business value
- Build and evaluate GenAI, RAG, and agentic AI workflows (retrieval quality, grounding, generated responses, and end-to-end agent performance)
- Collaborate in Agile teams with data engineers, AI engineers, consultants, architects and DBAs to deliver responsible AI solutions
- Translate technical results into clear recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and model monitoring to support production readiness
Minimum Requirements
To be considered, candidates should have:
- High School Diploma/GED required (Bachelor’s degree preferred in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related quantitative field)
- Strong fundamentals in mathematics, statistics, algorithms and analytical reasoning
- Familiarity with programming in Python, SQL, R, or similar languages
- Foundational knowledge of predictive/statistical modeling, machine learning, and GenAI / agentic AI concepts
- Basic understanding of cloud platforms and data/AI platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud or similar)
- Strong problem-solving, debugging, collaboration and communication skills
- Willingness to travel up to 100%, depending on project needs
- Ability to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship (no sponsorship provided)
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred experience and exposure include:
- Course projects, internships, or portfolio work involving data science, ML, GenAI or agentic AI
- Familiarity with LLMs, embeddings, vector DBs, retrieval systems, RAG and prompt workflows
- Exposure to orchestration/agent frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, AutoGen) or similar tooling
- Experience or familiarity with TensorFlow, PyTorch, model evaluation, observability, MLOps/LLMOps, CI/CD and APIs
- Understanding of responsible AI practices, data governance, privacy and security
Location, Start Date & Travel
- Location: Schiller Park, IL (on-site / client sites as required)
- Anticipated start: 2027
- Travel: up to 100% based on project requirements
Compensation & Benefits
The source posting includes an estimated annual salary of $123,717 (estimated). Actual salary will depend on job-related skills, experience, and the final work location. Confidential Client offers a competitive benefits package that may include:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Retirement savings (401k) and other financial programs
- Paid time off, holidays and parental leave per company policy and applicable law
- Learning and development resources, certifications and mentoring
- Employee resource groups and diversity & inclusion programs
(Benefits and eligibility vary by role and location and will be described in the official offer.)
Additional Information
- This role is posted for candidates who can work in the U.S. without need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Confidential Client considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.
- Applicants will be expected to follow Confidential Client’s hiring and onboarding processes.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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