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Lead Data Scientist

USG, Inc.
Jersey, NJ Contractor
POSTED ON 6/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/26/2026

Lead Data Scientist

Jersey City, NJ, 07311 (4 days onsite per week)

Video and face-to-face interview required

As a Lead Data Scientist, you will drive the development of advanced ML and AI solutions, from experimentation through production. You will set technical direction while ensuring models deliver measurable business impact.

Responsibilities

  • Model Development: Lead development of predictive models, NLP systems, and generative AI applications.
  • Experimentation: Design experiments, validate models, and implement robust evaluation frameworks.
  • Advanced Techniques: Apply techniques such as deep learning, transfer learning, and fine-tuning of LLMs.
  • Production Collaboration: Work closely with ML Engineers to deploy and monitor models.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Translate model outputs into actionable insights for leadership.

Bring Basic Qualifications:     

  • 7 years of experience in applied machine learning.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong foundation in statistics, modeling, and algorithm design.
  • Experience with ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow).
  • Experience deploying models into production environments.
  • Leadership experience guiding teams and projects.

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