McKesson

Senior Associate Data Scientist – Databricks Platform

McKesson

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: ColumbusKansasOhioUnited States

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Salary

💰 $84,500 - $140,800 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Build, train, evaluate, and optimize machine‑learning models using Spark MLlib, Python, and cloud‑based toolchains
  • Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA), statistical profiling, and feature engineering on large-scale datasets hosted in Databricks
  • Implement and manage MLflow experiment tracking, model registry, versioning, and reproducibility workflows
  • Contribute to model monitoring, performance tuning, drift detection, and continuous improvement.
  • Develop notebooks, jobs, and workflows within Databricks for data preparation, model training, and batch/streaming inference
  • Build reusable, production‑grade feature pipelines in PySpark and SQL
  • Partner with Data Engineering, Analytics, Product, and SMEs to translate business problems into data‑driven solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Analytics, Math, Statistics, Engineering, or related field, or related experience
  • Typically requires 2+ years of experience in applied ML, data science, or advanced analytics
  • Hands-on experience with Python, PySpark, SQL, and Git-based workflows
  • Practical exposure to cloud-based ML environments (preferably Databricks)
  • Understanding of ML techniques such as regression, classification, clustering, time-series forecasting, and embeddings
  • Ability to work with large, complex datasets.
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Annual bonus opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development initiatives
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
machine learningSpark MLlibPythoncloud-based toolchainsexploratory data analysisfeature engineeringMLflowPySparkSQLdata preparation
Soft Skills
collaborationproblem-solvingcommunication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Data ScienceBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in AnalyticsBachelor’s degree in MathBachelor’s degree in StatisticsBachelor’s degree in Engineering