Staff scientist job description

Our success is reliant on building teams that include people from different backgrounds and experiences who can elevate assumptions and ideas with fresh perspectives. We're dedicated to hiring the whole human, not just a resume. To that end, we look for a diverse pool of applicants-including those from historically marginalized groups. We would like to invite you to apply even if you don't think you meet all of the requirements listed below. We don't want a few lines in a job description to get between us and the opportunity to meet you.
About the Team

Data is at the core of Outreach's strategy. It drives ourselves and our customers to the highest levels of success. We use it for everything from customer health scores and revenue dashboards, to operational metrics of our AWS infrastructure, to helping increase product engagement and user productivity through natural language understanding, to predictive analytics and causal inference via experimentation. As our customer base continues to grow, we are looking towards new ways of leveraging our data to deeper understand our customers' needs and deliver new products and features to help continuously improve their customer engagement workflows.

The mission of the Data Science team is to enable such continuous optimization by reconstructing customer engagement workflows from data, developing metrics to measure success and efficiency of these workflows, and providing insights and tools to support execution and optimization of these workflows. As a member of the team, you will be on the ground floor working with other Data Scientists, Machine Learning Engineers, and Application Engineers to define and implement our strategy for delivering on this mission.

As an expert in A/B testing, Causal Inference, Reinforcement Learning and Optimization you will be responsible for defining and implementing algorithms and platforms for automated optimization of sales workflows, aka sales playbooks. For most companies, their playbooks are highly suboptimal, defined based on intuition and experience of sales leaders, without much data analysis involved. Your goal will be to change that. You will be a part of a cross-functional team consisting of data scientists, machine learning engineers and application engineers working on transforming static intuition-based sales playbooks into dynamically optimized sales processes. This work will forever revolutionize how sales works.
Your Daily Adventures Will IncludeDefining metrics to measure effectiveness of sales processes Designing and implementing algorithms to provide A/B testing capabilities for Outreach customers, with the focus on guided user experience for experiment design and analysis of results Developing a system for automated optimization of sales processes, via A/B testing, Reinforcement Learning, or other means Designing recommendation algorithms and user experience to inform initial creation and setup of sales processes for new Outreach customers Serving as an expert in the areas of A/B testing, Causal Inference, Reinforcement Learning, Optimization. Collaborating with and mentoring other data scientists and engineers in these areas.
Our Vision of YouYou have strong statistical background and practical experience with applying experimentation (A/B testing) in real-world settings. Experience developing A/B testing platforms is a plus.You have practical experience with observational causal inference (e.g., regression adjustment, matching, propensity score stratification), or quasi-experimental methods (e.g., instrumental variables, regression discontinuity, interrupted time series). Knowledge of causal graphical models is a plus.You have a strong background with Reinforcement Learning or Dynamic Programming. Experience with applying Reinforcement Learning in production scenarios is a plus.You have experience working with distributed data processing frameworks such as Spark. Experience with Spark's MLlib, AWS, Databricks, MLFlow are a plus You have strong programming skills in at least one object oriented programming language (Java, Scala, C++, Python, etc.) You understand the entire lifecycle of machine learning product development, from inception to production You are hands on, able to quickly pick up new tools and languages, and excited about building things and experimenting You go above and beyond to help your team You are honest, admit mistakes, and own fixing them You are a motivated and talented craftsperson: always looking to sharpen and adapt your skills You have a MS or PhD degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field, and 5+ years of industry or equivalent experience
Why You'll Love It Here

• Generous medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees and their dependents
• Flexible time off
• 401k to help you save for the future
• Company-organized and personal paid volunteer days to support the community that supports us
• Fun company and team outings (or virtual events these days!) because we play just as hard as we work
• Diversity and inclusion programs that promote employee resource groups like OWN (Outreach Women's Network), AAPI, Rainbow (LGBTQIA+), Gender+, LatinX, Black Excellence, Disability Community, and Veterans
• A parental leave program that includes not just extended time off but options for a paid night nurse, food delivery, gradual return to work, and the Gottman Institute's Bringing Home Baby course for new parents
• Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team
• Plus, unlimited snacks and beverages in our kitchen
• We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ashland Inc.

Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?

Are you always solving?

Then we'd like to meet you and bet you'd like to meet us.

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Staff Scientist to join our Measurement Science Team at our Bridgewater, NJ Research Center. This is a very visible, significant role within the company and global R&D. This position will report to a Research Scientist and group leader within Measurement Science.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Interface with internal and external personnel as a hands-on technical expert in mass spectrometry, specifically GC-MS/LC-MSCultivate technical excellence within the Measurement Science team to support Ashland's growth strategy Compile, analyze and interpret analytical data. Develop structure/property/performance relationships.Present study results to internal and external audiences Manage multiple projects, estimate timelines and resources, and coordinate efforts to meet timeline.Work closely with other R&D sites and technical support teams to solve challenging technical problems for customers.Maintain lab notebooks and logbooks in accordance with company guidelines.Comply with company procedural guidelines, laboratory procedures, and safety programs.

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:
PhD in a relevant area of Chemistry is a requirement Strong competency in mass spectrometry Experience with various chromatographic techniques (GC, LC) Independent decision makerA record of successful technical achievement Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment Ability to travel within United States and overseas as needed for product support Must be authorized to work in the United States

The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:
Leadership experience Experience with Waters Empower, Agilent MassHunter/ChemStation/OpenLabExperience with LIMSPolymer chemistry and characterization Carbohydrate chemistry and characterization

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer. At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do. Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty. Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.
Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.

Make a +Difference at Kraton!

At Kraton, we make a Positive Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world. We are looking to hire a key member of our Pine Chemical Research & Development team at our lab in Savannah, GA. Ideal candidates for this position will have a passion for green or sustainable chemistry and must be able to collaborate closely within the organization as well as with external partners on new technical solutions and testing.

The Staff Scientist (New Business Development) will primarily work independently, planning and conducting work, using own judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and modification of standard techniques and processes concentrating on new business opportunities and applications for our Pine Chemicals products. This Staff Scientist will be a key part of our organization in bringing molecules to market.

Key Responsibilities

* Contribute to value creation by creatively finding new applications of technology/products using expert knowledge of technology in professional discipline.
* Independently formulate research work and improvement of new and existing processes/ projects.
* Conduct thorough analyses of complex scientific/technical problems and creatively formulate innovations/new concepts
* Guide design of and modifications to experiments and carry out as required by the project.
* Places required orders and requisitions to complete experimental set ups.
* Independently establishes contacts and networks with internal/external customers.
* Independently assess and discuss customer needs, propose and execute proper approaches to problem solving.
* Independently report experimental results to internal/external customers or team members.
* Takes independent actions on more complex and sensitive issues within area of expertise.
* Participation in the definition of own development needs in technical expertise, business, personal skills and application.
* And other duties as assigned to safely perform.

Required Skills

* Expert knowledge of professional discipline that is relevant to a substantial part of the business, obtained by experience and training.
* Has knowledge of other disciplines as required for the execution of a program/project.
* Ability to effectively contribute to patent drafting.
* Ability to provide technical input to the evaluation of third party patents.
* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, senior management, clients, customers and general public.
* Ability to edit reports written by junior staff.
* Ability to present papers at international scientific conferences or seminars that meet with scientific recognition.
* Ability to work closely with internal/external customers and establish strong relationships to drive innovation projects.
* Ability to coach, mentor, or supervise lower level scientists.
* Role model in technical approaches.
* Ability to effectively facilitate, lead, and organize large projects.
* Must be able to devise new approaches to problems encountered and use a wide application of complex principles, theories and concepts gained from knowledge /experience.
* Must be adaptable, curious, collaborative and a self-starter.
* Experience in anti-microbial, preservatives or cosmetic formulation a plus.

Education, Certifications & Licenses

* Bachelor degree in Chemistry or Material Science required.
* Master's or PhD preferred.
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The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time works with pre-selected/pre-approved external staffing agencies. We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from recruiters and/or agencies who are not pre-selected/pre-approved.

Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.