Data Scientist – Conformity

Job Description

• Supports existing conformity programs, methods, processes, and systems to consolidate and analyze unstructured, diverse "big data" sources to generate actionable insights and solutions for client services and product enhancement.
• Interacts with product and service teams to identify questions and issues for data analysis and experiments.
• Supports the development and coding of software programs, algorithms and automated processes to cleanse, integrate and evaluate large datasets from multiple disparate sources.
• Identifies, interprets and communicates insights and findings from analysis to key stakeholders.
• Support development, implementation and execution of data-driven solutions to monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Collaborate with compliance and sustainability subject matter experts to understand compliance requirements and translate them into analytical data models.
• Gather, clean, and analyze data from multiple big data sources to effectively meet compliance and business requirements.
• Design and maintain databases and data systems necessary for compliance monitoring and reporting.
• Conduct thorough data audits to ensure accuracy and integrity of the data used in compliance models.
• Provide training and support to other staff members on compliance-related data practices and tools.
• Support current and ongoing product environmental conformity activities related to PFAS and other substances of concern.
• Analyze and assess complex data regarding PFAS content for reporting to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act registry.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Expertise in data analysis, data modeling, and data reporting for key manufacturing and compliance related datasets or previous work experience as a data analyst or data scientist.
• Previous experience in an ERP system such as SAP in a manufacturing operational setting is a plus.
• Previous experience with compliance software or compliance related datasets is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of data mining techniques and demonstrate ability to integrate multiple, large datasets in a complex analysis with clear business outcomes.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL.
• Excellent understanding of data management and visualization tools.
• Strong analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey complex data insights.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.