Amino 

Want to work for a mission-driven company helping to change the way healthcare is accessed in the US? At Amino, we help people make informed, data-driven decisions about where to get care by identifying high quality, low cost providers and facilities. We’re building a strong team of data science and health care experts who will help us make that happen. 

Who are we looking for? 

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Data Scientist to help lead the development of the quality of care and cost models that drive Amino’s products. This is an exciting opportunity to use your expertise in statistics and model development to create tools that will directly help patients identify high quality, low cost care.  

As a member of the Data Insights team, you will work with a cross-functional group of data scientists, engineers, and product managers to develop the models that power all of Amino’s products. You will have the opportunity to dive deep into our broad set of health data to discover insights to improve our product offering as well as create new products. The Data Insights team is looking for a senior data scientist who is ready to share ideas, approaches and methodologies to help Amino grow and thrive. 

This role is a good fit for you if you: 

• Have substantial knowledge in statistical methods and the application of machine learning 
• Are looking for an opportunity to work in a mission-driven and innovative health tech company where you can develop additional data science and engineering skills
• Are interested in a role with a high level of ownership and influence
• Are interested in adapting models and products to respond to changes in the healthcare market and policy landscape 
• Value and practice collaboration and feedback. You ask questions and seek feedback on your own work and opinions

What you will do: 

• You’ll develop models that will make it possible for users to navigate the healthcare system with ease and confidence
• You’ll build products that will improve healthcare accessibility and affordability
• You’ll influence the fundamentals of how we model using healthcare data 
• Lead projects and share ideas and solutions derived from your individual skill set and knowledge
• Collaborate with a team of data scientists and engineers to develop models to identify the highest quality and most cost effective care
• Develop innovative data products such as procedure cost comparisons, physician quality scores and a cost calculator 
• Collaborate with a data-focused Product Manager to identify, evaluate, and execute on the highest-impact ways that we can improve the coverage and accuracy of our data products

Skills and Experience you possess

• 3+ years work experience as a Data Scientist
• Experience writing clean, well-tested code in SQL and Python
• Strong knowledge of and prior experience working with healthcare data
• Experience working with claims data and/or grouper logic
• Strong documentation and verbal communication skills 
• Expertise in statistical methods, machine learning and predictive modeling

Nice to have: 

• PhD in Biostatistics, Health Services or Health Economics. Or a Masters in Public Health, Biostatistics, Health Economics + several years of data analysis and modeling experience
• Experience working at a startup
• Interest or prior experience in management

What you’ll love about Amino: 

• A collaborative (and growing!) team, driven by our values: show compassion, raise the bar, stay curious, and act with integrity 
• A remote-first environment where we believe you can thrive from anywhere (we’re currently collaborating across 21 states, though we intend to gather semi-regularly come 2022) 
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Unlimited PTO with a company-wide minimum time off culture - We support Aminos in taking the time they need to rest, recharge, take care of themselves and their loved ones, and be active in their communities. We strongly encourage our people to take at least 15 days off per year, with at least 2 days off per quarter – and they are welcome to take as much time beyond that as they need to be their best selves, at work and at home. 
• 401K & FSA programs 
• Reimbursement for building the WFH setup of your dreams 
• 16-weeks paid leave for all parents