Machine Learning Scientist - Telecommute
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Minnetonka
Posted on: June 22, 2022
Job Description:
UnitedHealth Group is a company that's on the rise. We're
expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all,
in the way we think. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget,
it's about transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a
difference? Make yourself at home with us and start doing your
life's best work.(sm)Optum Labs serves as United Health Group's
innovation and advanced product hub. Our team conducts cutting-edge
research in the health care space and incubates data-driven digital
solutions which aim to improve patients' health outcomes,
clinicians' experience, and reduce health care costs. Our teams
leverage clinical expertise, applied research and advanced data
analytics technologies such as AI and Machine Learning to enhance
business products and specific services. - You'll enjoy the
flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you
take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop novel machine learning algorithms for prediction of
health outcomes and improved care
- Implement machine learning algorithms from the literature and
evaluate their performance
- Develop machine learning across different data domains (e.g.,
images, unstructured data, genomics), and across different machine
learning domains
- Communicate the performance of the machine learning algorithms
across an interdisciplinary team
- Write both internal and external documentation of the novel
algorithms, including publications in machine learning and other
scientific conferences and journals -You'll be rewarded and
recognized for your performance in an environment that will
challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to
succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles
you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in machine learning, computer science,
statistics, biomedical informatics, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience working on hands-on machine learning
algorithms
- Hands-on experience in implementing and training machine
learning algorithms and statistical analysis, including for example
non-parametric tests, mixed linear models, modern supervised and
unsupervised machine learning algorithm's such as SVM, random
forest, PCA, t-SNE, clustering, and neural networks
- Understanding of mathematical foundations of machine learning,
including statistics, linear algebra, or computer science
- Programming competence demonstrated in at least one or more of
these programming languages: Python, R, Java, C++, MatlabPreferred
Qualifications:
- Solid communication skills, including in an interdisciplinary
environment
- Solid written communication skills of scientific material
- Knowledge and experience working with genomic data, wearables,
or with medical records data
- Software tool development experience: source control (git),
packaging, documentation
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team
- Demonstrated track record of scientific publications in machine
learning or a related field
- Experince working in -health related fields (e.g., biomedical
informatics, bioinformatics, biomathematics)
- Experience working in an interdisciplinary environment,
particularly across engineering and medicine
- Experience with cloud computing
- Experience communicating with and briefing senior
executives
- Comfortable working in a fast paced, highly collaborative and
fluid work environment
- Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this
role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster
doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth
Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as
well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of
vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to
ensure complianceTo protect the health and safety of our workforce,
patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its
affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19
vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some
roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including
boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres
to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as
well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will
obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to
employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform
all essential job functions with or without reasonable
accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may
result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of
employment. -Careers at UnitedHealth Group. We have modest goals:
Improve the lives of others. Change the landscape of health care
forever. Leave the world a better place than we found it. Such
aspirations tend to attract a certain type of person. Crazy
talented. Compassionate. Driven. To these select few, we offer the
global reach, resources and can-do culture of a Fortune 5 company.
We provide an environment where you're empowered to be your best.
We encourage you to take risks. And we offer a world of rewards and
benefits for performance. We believe the most important is the
opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)Colorado, Connecticut
or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for
Colorado/Connecticut/Nevada residents is $97,300 to $176,900. Pay
is based on several factors including but not limited to education,
work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary,
UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive
benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock
purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to
eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a
career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice
of benefits and incentives.*All Telecommuters will be required to
adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.Diversity
creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal
Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information,
or any other characteristic protected by law. - - - - -UnitedHealth
Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a
drug test before beginning employment. - -
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