Data Scientist

Quest Diagnostics is a healthcare diagnostics company seeking a Data Scientist to analyze business data, identify trends, and measure the impact of strategic initiatives. The role provides actionable insights through statistical analysis, data visualization, reporting, data transformation, and business intelligence dashboards.

What you'll do:

• Performs ad-hoc analysis to identify the root cause of trends in business performance
• Develops and tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) in partnership with business stakeholders
• Communicates findings and recommendations to business leaders through data visualizations and reports
• Writes code to transform raw data into clean, structured, and reliable data sets for analysis
• Builds and maintains automated business intelligence dashboards and reports
• Documents data sources, models, and metrics to maintain a trustworthy data ecosystem

What they're looking for:

• 1-3 years of experience in an analytical role
• Foundational skills in statistics, SQL, and a programming language like Python or R are required
• An advanced degree can often substitute for 1-2 years of work experience
• Foundational knowledge of statistics, probability, and key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to the business
• Foundational knowledge of data warehousing concepts (e.g., dimensional modeling) and BI tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, PowerBI)
• Strong proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation, and Python or R for statistical analysis
• Ability to communicate findings clearly through data visualization and written reports

Benefits:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• HealthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option