Intermediate Data Scientist

**This job will give you ALL the feels**:
At AlgaeCal, we’re driven by a single idea. To end the fear of bone loss. In the United States, an estimated 54 million people have low bone density.

The good news? AlgaeCal has the world’s only clinically-backed natural solution to this problem. We give hope to everyone worried about bone loss. If that excites you, you’ll find no better place to continue your career than at AlgaeCal.

**This job might be for you if you’ve got**
- **Serious coding skills in Python or R.**You know how to build and refine machine learning models that actually work. You’ve used statistical modeling and data science tools to solve complex problems and unlock growth opportunities.
- **Expertise in SQL and relational databases.** Writing efficient queries? Optimizing data structures? Your resume is packed with quantifiable examples that’ll make us drool with desire You know how to work with large datasets, ensuring data is organized, accessible, and primed for analysis.
- **Kaggle-level knowledge of artificial intelligence models.** And if you think RAG is something you clean your countertops with, this probably isn’t the role for you.
- **Hands-on experience with data warehouses.** BigQuery or similar? Check. You understand how to design, maintain, and optimize scalable data storage solutions that support robust analytics.
- **A knack for standardizing and improving data models.** You’ve worked with data at scale, refining schemas and improving architectures to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and usability across the organization.
- **A laser-sharp eye for detail.** You’re the kind of person who spots trends, outliers, and opportunities that others miss. Your ability to catch anomalies helps ensure our models and analytics are always on point.
- **An entrepreneurial approach to data.**You don’t just crunch numbers, you think strategically about how data can be leveraged to create business value. You’re proactive in identifying new ways AI and machine learning can drive efficiency, sales, and profitability.
- **Industry know-how that adds value.**If you’ve got experience in consumer packaged goods, e-commerce, or the health/supplement industry, that’s a huge plus. You understand how data can shape customer experience, optimize operations, and maximize ROI.

Now, time to be honest**:is this really you?** If you’re nodding your head and feeling that flutter of excitement, then we can’t wait to meet you.

**Other Qualities You’ll Need**

At AlgaeCal we’re going to insist that you have these 3 qualities:

- You’re humble—you put the team and others’ needs ahead of your own
- You’re hungry to learn more
- You’re people smart--in the sense that you’re a great teammate

The truth is, if you don’t have these qualities you won’t last long at AlgaeCal. So if you’re missing one of them, be honest. Save yourself a lot of headaches and skip to a job posting that is a better fit for you.

**What Will You Earn?**

Our Intermediate Data Scientist position starts at $75,000 and can go up to $90,000 depending on your experience. If your salary expectations differ from this range, let us know We are open to discussing compensation that matches your unique skill set.

**You’ll also enjoy the following benefits**:

- Monthly team events and activities
- Flexible Stat Holidays with the option to bank days for later use
- Weekly team lunches
- Casual dress code
- Incredible dog friendly, Yaletown office one block from SkyTrain
- Remote working is okay with us too.

And above all, you’ll join a team that you’ll never want to leave. Culture is everything to us. Yes, we work extremely hard to change as many people’s lives as possible. But we know how to have fun and reward ourselves too.

**How To Apply**

So, do you have what it takes to become the next member of team AlgaeCal?

If this sounds like a position for you, please respond to this advertisement with your resume and cover letter. **Please, read carefully**:
**1. Write a cover letter addressing**:

- Why are you the best **Intermediate Data Scientist**for this role? Give quantifiable examples of related achievements.
- What's the toughest challenge you’ve ever overcome in your life? How did you overcome it?
- What are the last three books you’ve read?
- What do you do for fun?

**2. Explain what you’re doing now for a job**:

- If you don’t have one, explain why.
- If you have one, explain why you’re looking elsewhere.

**3. Upload your cover letter and resume**
- Ensure that your cover letter and resume are saved and sent as one file.

Yes, our hiring process is challenging, but it’s our way of selecting the best-and your way of ensuring your AlgaeCal teammates are tops.

**Note: Please include your cover letter WITH your resume in one document. Applications without a cover letter will not be read**

We are looking to hire as soon as we find the right person, so act quickly and you can also expect a prompt response.