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Simplot is a family-owned, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in ... Participate as a member of a data science team. May provide technical leadership for small project ...

Simplot is a family-owned, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in ... Key ResponsibilitiesParticipate as a member of a data science team.May provide technical leadership ...

Simplot is a family-owned, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in ... Participate as a member of a data science team. May provide technical leadership for small project ...

Simplot is a family-owned, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in ... Participate as a member of a data science team. May provide technical leadership for small project ...

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An Agriculture Data Science job involves applying data science techniques to agricultural data to optimize farming practices, improve crop yields, and enhance sustainability. Professionals in this field analyze data from sensors, satellite imagery, weather patterns, and soil conditions to provide actionable insights. They use machine learning, statistical modeling, and predictive analytics to help farmers and agribusinesses make data-driven decisions. This role often requires a background in agriculture, data analysis, and programming skills such as Python or R.

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Agriculture Data Scientists often encounter challenges such as working with incomplete or inconsistent data, integrating information from various sources (e.g., sensors, satellite imagery, weather data), and building models that account for the biological and environmental variability inherent in agriculture. Additionally, translating complex data analyses into practical insights that can be applied by agronomists or farmers requires close collaboration and clear communication. Overcoming these challenges not only strengthens analytical skills but also helps drive impactful innovation and efficiency across the agriculture sector.

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To excel in Agriculture Data Science, you need a strong background in statistics, data analysis, programming (such as Python or R), and a foundational understanding of agricultural systems, typically supported by a degree in data science, agriculture, or a related field. Familiarity with GIS software, big data platforms, machine learning tools, and certifications in data analytics or agronomy are commonly required. Excellent problem-solving, clear communication, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams are highly valued soft skills. These competencies are crucial for transforming raw agricultural data into actionable insights that improve farm productivity and sustainability.

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Sr. Data Scientist

Simplot

Boise, ID • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 14 hours ago


J.R. Simplot rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 48 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

213th of 435 rated food and drinks producers


Job description

Simplot is a family-owned, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. Its integrated portfolio of companies includes food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. Simplot has major operations in nine countries with products and services available to customers worldwide. 

Summary

As a Data Scientist with Simplot, you will leverage your expertise in statistics, machine learning and AI to develop solutions that solve complex business and operational problems. You will contribute to diverse and challenging projects, derive and communicate meaningful insights to business partners, and develop and deploy automated solutions to create business value across a variety of domains.
 

In this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with other highly skilled data scientists, mentor junior team members, play a creative role on project teams, participate in high priority cross-functional initiatives, and grow and develop your own skillset through your work. Your curiosity, expertise and integrity will be instrumental in representing our team in engagements with our partners and stakeholders across the company, and in advancing Simplot’s utilization and development of industry-leading innovations in advanced analytics and AI.

Key Responsibilities
  • Participate as a member of a data science team. May provide technical leadership for small project teams depending on experience and project needs.
  • Apply technical knowledge to interpret business questions and requirements.
  • Independently resolve highly complex technical issues within a given technical area.
  • Partner with members of a given team or other IT teams as appropriate.
  • Identify potential design, implementation or solution support risks and proactively alert management and technical leads.
  • Proactively search for solutions to relevant business problems in anticipation of future need.
Typical Education
  • Bachelors required
  • Masters or Doctorate (PhD) preferred
  • Candidates with strong statistical programming and academic/scientific research backgrounds are encouraged to apply
Relevant Experience
  • 5+ years industry related experience and/or training
  • Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of key analytical/machine learning/artificial intelligence techniques.
  • Speaks with authority to most layers of depth related to data science methods.
  • Experience in scripting and / or programming language, especially Python.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience designing and implementing analytics applications.
  • Exhibits a high level of initiative and integrity. Possess creative ability, consulting skills, leadership qualities, credibility and self-confidence.
  • Demonstrated experience and comfort with in-person collaboration as well as an understanding of how to work effectively in engagements with remote team members and geographically dispersed teams.
  • Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and solutions.
Required Certifications
Other Information

Job Requisition ID: 25518

Travel Required

Location(s): Simplot Headquarters - Boise 

Country: United States


**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. **


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The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The J.R. Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.

Industry

Agriculture

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Boise, ID, US

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