Republic Services is an environmental services company. The Data Scientist I supports internal AI and analytics initiatives by developing, evaluating, documenting, and improving statistical, machine learning, and AI solutions. The role also translates analytical results into actionable business insights and supports the analytics lifecycle under the guidance of senior team members.
Develops and evaluates statistical, machine learning, and AI models using appropriate performance metrics, with guidance from senior team members, including data cleaning, feature preparation, exploratory data analysis, prompt engineering, LLM-based applications, and model evaluation
Conducts hypothesis testing, time series analysis, and basic causal or experimental analysis to assess impact and identify trends
Transforms analytical results into clear, actionable insights that answer defined business questions
Participates in the end-to-end analytics lifecycle, including analysis, validation, basic deployment support, and measurement
Contributes to maintaining and improving existing analytics solutions and models
Documents solution design, analytical assumptions, data definitions, and limitations in a clear and reproducible manner
Works closely with team members to understand business requests, clarify requirements, and ensure analyses pass practical and operational validation checks
Learns commonly used AI and analytic techniques and how they are applied to Republic Services business challenges
Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent
Qualification
Required
Skilled at programming in Python in data science, AI, and statistical analysis settings
Proficient with relational databases and the ability to write SQL queries
Familiarity with version control (Git) and basic collaborative development practices
Familiarity with AI-based coding assistants like GitHub CoPilot, Cursor, Claude Code
Knowledge of Excel and PowerBI
Bachelor's Degree in an analytical field (Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics, Engineering)
1 year of experience with advanced programming in Python and SQL, conducting complex statistical analysis and building machine learning algorithms or AI applications with large databases
1+ years of experience working with large databases to perform complex analysis
1+ years of experience with advanced statistical modeling, machine learning methods, and/or AI models
This is an in-office position. Must reside in the metro Phoenix, Arizona area
Preferred
Preferred experience working with cloud-based data platforms and infrastructure, such as Snowflake and AWS, to support analytics, AI, and data science workflows
Master's degree in an analytical field (Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics, Engineering) - preferred
Benefit
Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
Short- and long-term disability.
Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee discount programs.
Retirement plan with a generous company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Republic Services provides comprehensive environmental services to support business, home and community.
