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Global Lending Services

Data Scientist

Greenville, SC · On-site

This posting is to enter our campus recruiting and entry-level process for position offers being made for May 2026*** What does it mean to be a Data Scientist at GLS? GLS relies heavily on Data ...

DeFiner Inc

Collaborate closely with data analysts, data engineers, and business and project stakeholders to incorporate their expertise into data science solutions. * Present and defend results to leadership ...

The Hollister Group

Data Scientist - NYC

Boston, MA · On-site

$100 - $200/hr

Experience with machine learning or adjacent fields (natural language processing, random forests, linear regression, predictive modeling, and entry-level data science concepts) * Experience writing ...

asrcfh

Data Scientist

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or related field Level 1: Entry Level Level 2: Minimum 3 years of experience equivalent to a level 1 Level 3: ...

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Data Scientist

Oklahoma City, OK

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or related field Level 1: Entry Level Level 2: Minimum 3 years of experience equivalent to a level 1 Level 3: ...

Noblesoft Solutions

Data Scientist

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

This is an entry level Data Scientist Role for a person who is self motivated and has a passion to innovate and work on cutting edge technology. Qualifications Candidate should have experience in ...

Noblesoft Solutions

Data Scientist

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

This is an entry level Data Scientist Role for a person who is self motivated and has a passion to innovate and work on cutting edge technology. Qualifications Candidate should have experience in ...

WVU Medicine

Associate Data Scientist

Morgantown, WV · On-site

$60K - $61K/yr

Working alongside data scientists, ML engineers, and clinical analysts, this role applies ... This is an entry-level to early-career role for candidates who have curiosity about healthcare data ...

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As of Jun 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level meta data scientist in the United States is $165,018.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $133,500.00 and $170,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Meta Data Scientist vs Entry Level Data Analyst?

AspectEntry Level Meta Data ScientistEntry Level Data Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field; familiarity with machine learning and programmingBachelor's in Statistics, Mathematics, or related field; proficiency in data visualization and basic analytics
Work EnvironmentTech companies, e-commerce, social media platforms, often collaborative and project-basedBusiness, finance, healthcare sectors; focus on reporting and data interpretation
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in tech-driven industries focusing on data modeling and machine learningCommon across various industries for data reporting and insights

Entry Level Meta Data Scientists focus on developing machine learning models and working with large datasets, often in tech environments. Entry Level Data Analysts primarily interpret data, create reports, and support decision-making. Both roles require strong analytical skills but differ in technical complexity and focus areas.

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Scientist- Data Research and Development USA

Scientist- Data Research and Development USA

First Solar

Perrysburg, OH • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

First Solar rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 72 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

428th of 519 rated manufacturers

Job description

Job Description
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.
Basic Job Functions:
This position supports large scale statistical experiment design and analysis to evaluate innovative ideas on thin-film processes. You will join many disparate data sources to compile an integrated story of discovery, within and across experiments, projects, and people. You will apply an advanced knowledge of statistics and data science techniques to recognize patterns and create insights in a state-of-the-art R&D solar fabrication facility. Design, develop, and evaluate experimental models that point in the direction of maximum success. Serve as lead statistician for project teams, providing expertise, oversight, and guidance on analysis efforts. Provide support, training, and direction to all Advanced Research Engineers on DOE, statistical analysis, and modeling. Help your colleagues build a world and workplace that is just sustainable, and equitable.
Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, or similar technical discipline, and 5 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as an Engineer- Analytics R&D at First Solar.
  • Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, or similar technical discipline, and 3 years of relevant technical experience or 2 years of experience as an Engineer- Analytics R&D at First Solar.
  • Ph.D. in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, or similar technical discipline, without prior technical work experience.
  • Previous R&D, PV, or Semiconductor experience helpful, but not necessary.

Required Skills/Competencies:
  • Deep understanding of Design of Experiments.
  • Meta-analysis and systematic research review.
  • Data forensics and partitioning on large data sets.
  • Data Wrangling: preparation, mapping, and transformation.
  • Structured and unstructured data sets.
  • Executive level storytelling with data visualization.
  • Impart clarity when communicating complex data relationships.
  • Linear Algebra: Matrix Algebra and eigenvalues/vectors.
  • Passion to learn new areas of study (device physics learning will be intensive).
  • High emotional intelligence.
  • Bravery to speak a dissenting opinion or present evidence against current belief.
  • Skilled in a structured problem-solving method (such as DMAIC, A3, 5 Whys, etc.).
  • Extensive understanding of Probability and Inferential Statistics as well as visual display of these concepts.
  • Expert at building predictive models and utilizing advanced statistical analysis, including generalized linear models, decision trees, PCA, logistic and multivariate regression.
  • Deep knowledge of statistical and modeling software tools and scripting languages such as JMP, SAS, Python, SPSS, or R to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets.
  • Experience with Microsoft environment: Windows OS, Office 365, Teams, SharePoint, etc.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Development Program Statistical Research & Meta-analysis (70%)
    • While assigned to a Development Program, serve as statistical expert and work with Technical, Operations and Process Engineering Teams to achieve program goals via research, modeling, experiment design and analysis.
    • Gain deep understanding of program objectives, learning the physics behind the processes to know current and predict future Program Team needs.
    • Help Team define an experiment's statement of intent, reviewing previous responses and assuring factor estimability is understood.
    • Systematic review of prior experimentation to find relevant, high-quality data, while accounting for variability in study approach, sample size, execution, environment, etc.
    • Standardize and weight prior research to build new predictive models to guide Program experimentation.
    • Understand experimenter's needs and develop custom experiment design to efficiently create insight.
    • Exhaustively evaluate experiment design and resulting model.
    • Work with Program Partners to define and prepare datasets for modeling.
    • Monitor many data streams and feedback data quality to Program Teams.
    • Be the data forensics Program Lead, data mining root cause of un-intended processing artifacts.
    • Explore data using a variety of statistical (e.g., data mining, regression, cluster analysis, partitioning, PCA) techniques to answer research questions and guide future experiments.
    • Synthesize independent experiment findings into overall treatment effects.
    • Prepare testing scenarios and test model performance against new results, subsets, etc.
    • Clearly and concisely communicate analysis and modeling results to business partners, supporting socialization and adoption of results into business activities and decisions.
    • Perform Program meta-analysis, putting the newest experiment in context with history, highlighting key abnormalities, consistencies, and correlations.

  • Data Science & Statistics Subject Matter Expert (30%)
    • Define data structures and systems that will institutionalize improvements and lower the bar for analysis across the organization.
    • Hone and proliferate the craft of cross-experiment meta-analysis in Research & Development.
    • Assist in development of standard analytical approaches and methodologies for the department.
    • Apply advanced statistical techniques, including analysis of variance, t-tests, factor analysis, regression, multivariate analyses, PCA or simulation, to analyze the effects of experimentation.
    • Provide guidance and direction related to statistical analysis to less experienced Research & Development staff as needed.
    • Provide peer review related to analytics methods and results.
    • Work closely with Development Technical Teams to identify and answer critical questions.
    • Identify and scope new opportunities for statistical analysis applications and scripting.
    • Proactively research and leverage new statistical techniques and technologies to apply and teach.
    • Develop and lead training sessions for advanced Data Science & Statistics concepts.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:
  • This position will report to the Analytics Manager.
  • This position may have direct reports.

Travel:
  • 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)

Estimated Salary Range:
  • $91,200-$130,000 Annually

US Physical Requirements:
  • Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
  • Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
  • Will lift, push or pull up to 37 pounds on an occasional basis.
  • Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
  • 20/40 vision in both eyes together, with or without correction, is required.
  • Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
  • May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
  • May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards, and a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair) for those requiring respirator use.

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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