Staff Data Scientist, Machine Learning – Epidemiology and Patient Data Products

Valo Health

Staff Data Scientist developing machine learning tools for patient data at an AI-enabled biotechnology company. Collaborating with a diverse team to advance drug discovery and development.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $165,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonPyTorchScikit-Learn

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

lead the development of machine learning (ML) methods and analyses of patient data
perform project-specific hands-on analysis and modeling of high-dimensional longitudinal real-world data
contribute to the design, implementation, and evaluation of innovative machine learning approaches
articulate and break down large problems into solvable pieces
participate in code reviews and provide regular updates on work

Requirements

What you’ll need

MS, MPH, or PhD in health data science, biostatistics, or a related quantitative field with 5 years of experience developing and applying ML methods
extensive experience developing and implementing machine learning solutions in healthcare databases, including EHRs, administrative claims, and patient registries
familiarity with U.S. and global medical coding ontologies and data models (ICD, ATC, LOINC, SNOMED, CPT, HCPCS, OMOP, etc.)
broad proficiency across core ML paradigms (e.g., supervised, unsupervised, semi-supervised)
strong grounding in key components of the ML development lifecycle
mastery of Python and modern data science tools (e.g., scikit-learn, PyTorch, statsmodels, SciPy, MLlib, MLflow)
exceptional time management, ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously, and deliver products on time every time

Benefits

Comp & perks

healthcare coverage
annual incentive program
retirement benefits
broad range of other benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

machine learningdata analysismodelinghigh-dimensional datasupervised learningunsupervised learningsemi-supervised learningML development lifecyclehealth data sciencebiostatistics

Soft Skills

problem-solvingtime managementprioritizationcommunication

Certifications

MSMPHPhD