Location: Texas
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
We are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Data Scientist to join our Education & Training Division team. In this role, you will work under the direct supervision of the Director of Education & Training Analytics and collaborate closely with the Data Engineer to support data-driven decision-making. This position is perfect for a recent graduate or someone with up to one year of experience who is eager to tackle real-world data problems and enhance their analytical skills. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic, data professional with a strong analytical foundation and a passion for learning. They enjoy working with data to solve practical problems, collaborating with cross functional teams, and clearly communicating insights through visualizations and reports. This role is well suited for someone eager to grow their skills in analytics, machine learning, and data engineering while contributing to data-driven decision-making. **MD Anderson offers employees:** - Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week. - Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage. - Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals. - Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs. - Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service. - Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans. - Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program. - Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups. - Opportunities for professional growth through Career Development Center and Mentoring programs. **JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:** - Data Preparation & Exploration: Clean, preprocess, and explore structured and unstructured data sources while ensuring data integrity. - Business Problem Translation: Partner with the analytics team to translate busines