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Data Scientist

Durham, NC · Remote

$51 - $58/hr

... health and extreme weather research initiatives. This is a long-term contract opportunity offering remote work flexibility. We are looking for candidates with strong experience in the R programming ...

Junction

Data Scientist

New York, NY · On-site +1

$180K - $220K/yr

Healthcare is in crisis and the people behind the results deserve better. With more and more data ... Fully remote (EST timezone only) Why we need you Junction sits in the flow of high-value ...

PatientPoint

REMOTE - Data Scientist

$101.54K - $175.73K/yr

As a leading digital health company, we innovate to positively impact patient behaviors. Our ... Cincinnati OR Remote Travel Required: 2-3 times yearly Job Summary The Data Science team at ...

Elder Research

Data Scientist

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

Data Scientist General Information Requisition # 694 Locations USA-VA-Arlington OR USA-NC-Raleigh Posting Date 05/08/2026 Security Clearance Required - NONE Remote Type Hybrid Time Type Full time ...

Elder Research

Data Scientist

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

Data Scientist General Information Requisition # 694 Locations USA-VA-Arlington OR USA-NC-Raleigh Posting Date 05/08/2026 Security Clearance Required - NONE Remote Type Hybrid Time Type Full time ...

Elder Research

Data Scientist

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

Data Scientist General Information Requisition # 694 Locations USA-VA-Arlington OR USA-NC-Raleigh Posting Date 05/08/2026 Security Clearance Required - NONE Remote Type Hybrid Time Type Full time ...

SAIC

Data Scientist

Springfield, VA · Remote

TS/SCI with Poly Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description The Data Scientist will apply their technical and analytical capabilities to support key business and security objectives. This ...

OneStudyTeam

Senior Data Scientist

$140K - $190K/yr

At OneStudyTeam (a Reify Health company), we specialize in speeding up clinical trials and ... LI-Remote We value diversity and believe the unique contributions each of us brings drives our ...

Apex Systems

Data Scientist

Pleasanton, CA · Remote

Job#: 3034482 Apex Systems is hiring a Data Scientist for a large healthcare client. Location: Fully remote anywhere in the United States. Employment Type: 6 month contract with possibility to extend ...

Mercor

Data Scientist

New York, NY · Remote

$70 - $100/hr

Remote Commitment: 40 hours/week Role Responsibilities * Guide research and engineering teams on data science methodology , statistical inference , and modeling best practices . * Design challenging ...

OneStudyTeam

Senior Data Scientist

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$140K - $190K/yr

At OneStudyTeam (a Reify Health company), we specialize in speeding up clinical trials and ... LI-Remote We value diversity and believe the unique contributions each of us brings drives our ...

Victory

Data Scientist (Remote)

Austin, TX · Remote

About the Data Scientist position We are looking for a skilled Data Scientist who will help us analyze large amounts of raw information to find patterns and use them to optimize our performance. You ...

RealPage, Inc.

Data Scientist

Richardson, TX · Remote

$116.40K - $198.20K/yr

We are looking for a Data Scientist to help design, build, and deploy machine learning and ... Experience building AI solutions that support customer facing products #LI-REMOTE #LI-JL1 Physical ...

DataAnnotation

Data Scientist

Lansing, MI · Remote

$40/hr

Data Scientist Join to apply for the Data Scientist role at DataAnnotation . We are looking for a ... Benefits Full‐time or part‐time remote position Choose which projects you want to work on Work ...

RealPage, Inc.

Data Scientist

Richardson, TX · Remote

$116.40K - $198.20K/yr

Overview We are looking for a Data Scientist to help design, build, and deploy machine learning and ... Experience building AI solutions that support customer facing products #LI-REMOTE #LI-JL1 Physical ...

SECURE RPO LLC

Data Scientist

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

Lead technical development of advanced diagnostics, health analytics, and decision support tools ... remote monitoring and data analytics methods to continuously improve EHC efficiency and ...

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How much do remote health data scientist jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote health data scientist in the United States is $122,738.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,500.00 and $136,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Health Data Scientist vs Remote Healthcare Data Analyst?

AspectRemote Health Data ScientistRemote Healthcare Data Analyst
Required CredentialsDegree in Data Science, Statistics, or related field; often requires programming skillsDegree in Health Informatics, Data Analysis, or related; may require similar certifications
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with research teams, healthcare providers, and tech teams; often in research or tech companiesWorks with healthcare organizations, insurance companies, or clinics; focuses on data reporting and insights
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in research, biotech, health tech startups, and hospitalsCommon in hospitals, insurance firms, and healthcare consulting

While both roles involve analyzing healthcare data, Remote Health Data Scientists focus on developing predictive models and advanced analytics, whereas Remote Healthcare Data Analysts primarily interpret existing data to generate reports and insights. The roles often overlap but differ in technical depth and project scope.

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Data Scientist

Contemporaries

Durham, NC • Remote

$51 - $58/hr

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Job description

Contemporaries Inc. is a government contracting firm supporting the National Institutes of Health in their efforts to hire a Data Scientist to support environmental health and extreme weather research initiatives. This is a long-term contract opportunity offering remote work flexibility. We are looking for candidates with strong experience in the R programming language, geospatial/environmental data analysis, and data visualization who are excited about supporting impactful public health and scientific research efforts.

 

Position Responsibilities

  • Support the continued development and optimization of the Amadeus software package within the open-source R programming environment
  • Improve computational performance, reduce package dependencies, and enhance runtime efficiency of the Amadeus code base
  • Develop new geospatial environmental datasets proposed by the health and extreme weather (HEW) research community and leadership team
  • Work within established coding and development style guidelines for the Amadeus R-package
  • Create and revise tutorials related to:
    • data downloads,
    • covariate calculations,
    • statistical model development,
    • and data visualization
  • Utilize the Amadeus R-package to support data sourcing and environmental research workflows
  • Develop and maintain interactive R Shiny dashboards for HEW datasets and scientific reporting
  • Assist with peer-reviewed manuscript development, including data analysis, technical writing, editing, and interpretation of findings
  • Provide scientific guidance, analytical support, and interpretation of results to the research team
  • Collaborate with researchers, analysts, and leadership teams supporting environmental and public health initiatives

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Environmental Science, Public Health, or a related field
  • Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in data science, statistical programming, or computational research support
  • Strong experience using the R programming language
  • Experience working with large-scale geospatial or environmental datasets
  • Experience developing dashboards or interactive visualizations using R Shiny
  • Experience with shell scripting such as Bash
  • Familiarity with batch job scripting or high-performance computing environments such as SLURM
  • Strong analytical, technical writing, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently while supporting collaborative scientific research efforts

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting public health, environmental health, climate, or biomedical research projects
  • Experience contributing to open-source software or research-focused R packages
  • Experience assisting with manuscript preparation or peer-reviewed publications
  • Familiarity with geospatial analysis and statistical modeling techniques

Company Description

Contemporaries is a government contracting firm who has been providing HR and Staff support to both federal and private organizations for over 35 years. Specializing in Administrative and related opportunities, while also working with Scientific, IT, Legal, Research, and related opportunities.