Sr. Data Scientist

fairlifeOnsite

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With nearly $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk;

Core Power®

High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery;

fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.job purpose: The Senior Data Scientist will play a key role in advancing fairlife's vision of establishing a world-class Decision Intelligence ecosystem. This key role entails leading the design, development, and delivery of ML and AI models.

The role will drive innovation and excellence in data science capability, empowering fairlife to leverage data-driven insights for enhanced decision-making and operational efficiency.

skills/qualifications required:

Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in data science or related fields
Master’s in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, or a related STEM field
Extensive experience in data cleaning, exploration, and analysis
Proven track record in training, testing, and deploying machine learning models to a production environment
Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL for data manipulation, analysis, and model development
Expertise in visualizing data or results in reporting tools (Power BI/Tableau) and with Matplotlib/Seaborn
Strong proficiency with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and scalable model deployment
Exceptional verbal/written communication and data presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with both business and technical teams
Extensive experience conducting A/B testing and causal inference
Strong ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Experience in manufacturing and supply chain (preferred)

responsibilities:

Lead the design, development, and delivery of ML and AI models supporting a world class analytics platform.
Collaborate with cross-functional business partners to understand model requirements and deliver impactful solutions
Lead the development and optimization of statistical and machine learning models to support strategic business decision-making
Design and implement advanced analytics solutions / dashboards to display model results
Gather, clean, and analyze large and complex datasets
Design and conduct sophisticated experiments and statistical analyses to answer critical business questions
Monitor model performance, retrain models as needed, and ensure long-term accuracy and stability

location:

Chicago, IL

reports to: Senior Director, Data & Decision IntelligenceTravel: <10 %

exempt vs.non-exempt:

Exempt

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company.

If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email careers@fairlife.com.

Life at fairlife

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based health food company with a mission to enrich lives by sustainably providing nourishment and vitality to the world. We produce and market nutritious and great-tasting lactose-free milk beverages made using a cold-filtration process that removes lactose and sugars while maximizing the natural proteins, nutrients, and minerals found in cow's milk. The company was founded in 2012 by Mike and Sue McCloskey of Select Milk Producers, Inc.®, a group of dairy farmers dedicated to using exceptional cow care and sustainable farming practices to yield higher quality milk. Our line of delicious and lactose-free fairlife® products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk, the only cow's milk with 50% more protein and 50% less sugar than regular milk for the whole family; Core Power®, a high protein milkshake for athletes and fitness enthusiasts to help build lean muscle and support healthy recovery; fairlife® with DHA, an ultra-filtered milk with DHA Omega-3 fatty acids to support brain health; fairlife® YUP!, a line of flavored milks; and the newly launched fairlife® smart snacks, a snack sized beverage that blends fairlife ultra-filtered milk with honey and oats. In partnership with The Coca-Cola Company®, fairlife ultra-filtered milk and Core Power high protein shakes are distributed throughout the United States (U.S.) and Canada; all other fairlife drinks are available nationwide in the U.S. To learn more about fairlife and its collection of products, please visit fairlife.com or follow the company on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.

Thrive Here & What We Value1. Wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company2. Recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for industry leading innovation3. Equal opportunity employer with non-discrimination policy4. Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities5. Portfolio includes lactose-free, real dairy products like fairlife® ultra-filtered milk and Core Power® High Protein Shakes6. Nearly $2B in annual retail sales7. Commitment to caring for people, animals, the planet, providing nourishing products, implementing care standards, efficient operations, responsible packaging, and making a positive impact