Our Beauty Client is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Data Scientist – Formulation & Product Development to support data-driven innovation, scientific research, and product development initiatives. This role combines predictive machine learning (ML) and Generative AI (GenAI) to transform complex data into actionable insights, develop intelligent solutions, and support strategic business decisions. The ideal candidate is a hands-on Data Scientist who can independently manage projects from initial problem definition through model development, deployment, and optimization. This individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including scientific, research, product development, and engineering stakeholders. 

 

• Location: Clark, NJ - 3x onsite; 2 days remote

• Pay: up to 56.73/hr DOE on a W2/ NO C2C

• Length of Assignment: 6 months + 

Responsibilities:

Machine Learning & Predictive Analytics

• Design, develop, and deploy predictive machine learning models, including regression, classification, clustering, time series, and forecasting.

• Analyze structured and unstructured datasets to uncover trends, identify opportunities, and support business decisions.

• Apply statistical methods, feature engineering, and model validation techniques to ensure accurate, reliable results.

Generative AI & Advanced Analytics

• Design and deploy GenAI solutions using retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), AI agents, prompt engineering, and model adaptation.

• Evaluate predictive ML versus GenAI approaches based on performance, cost, scalability, and business value.

• Monitor deployed models for performance, drift, hallucinations, bias, and operational costs.

• Explore emerging AI technologies and identify opportunities to improve existing processes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Data Engineers, research teams, and business stakeholders to translate complex business challenges into measurable AI and analytics solutions.

• Develop dashboards, visualizations, and presentations to communicate insights to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Independently manage projects from concept through deployment.

• Proactively identify and recommend new AI and data science applications supporting innovation and product development.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 3+ years of professional Data Science experience, including hands-on experience with both predictive machine learning and Generative AI.

• Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL.

• Strong knowledge of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, feature engineering, experimentation, and model validation.

• Practical experience developing GenAI solutions using large language models (LLMs), RAG architectures, vector databases, and prompt engineering.

• Experience with GenAI frameworks and evaluation of AI-generated outputs.

• Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent.

• Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.

• Ability to manage projects independently and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

• Fluent English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting scientific research, formulation, product development, or R&D initiatives.

• Background in beauty, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, or other scientific environments.

• Familiarity with ingredients, formulation data, clinical studies, consumer research, or regulated industries.

• Experience with fine-tuning LLMs, AI agents, and agentic workflows.

• Knowledge of MLOps and GenAIOps methodologies.

• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.

• Familiarity with Spark, Databricks, or other large-scale data processing technologies.

• French language proficiency is a plus.

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

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