101 AI Scientist jobs in Ireland

Join our AI Innovation Lab in Wexford, Ireland, as an AI Data Scientist and help drive the development of cutting-edge AI solutions for Equifax UK&I. This integral role involves the design, management, and delivery of analytical insights and solutions through advanced data analysis, robust data management, and applied data science. Key activities include performing in-depth data analysis, modelling, visualisation, and interpretation to generate actionable insights; designing, developing, and implementing end-to-end AI/ML models; and ensuring proper governance of data sources, models, attributes, and analytical platforms throughout the project lifecycle. Contributing technical expertise and business acumen, you will collaborate closely with the team to innovate and implement novel AI solutions. The role also entails contributing to the data and insight strategy, supporting its execution, providing thought leadership, mentoring junior analysts, and staying current with the latest AI/ML trends and technologies. Success requires excellent problem-solving skills, strong experience across the data lifecycle, a proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams, and a genuine passion for innovation and AI.

As a
Data Scientist
, you will have the opportunity to manipulate large data sets, integrate diverse data sources, data types and data structures into solutions under management guidance. You will build experience developing analytical approaches to meet business requirements, which involves translating requests into use cases, test cases, preparation of training data sets and iterative algorithm development.

What you will do:

• Utilize combined knowledge of data structures, analytics, algorithms/models, and strong computer science fundamentals to prepare datasets, conduct analytics, and develop deployable solutions with guidance from more senior resources
• Leverage knowledge of data structures and algorithms to analyse and prepare data for analysis, assembling data from standard and new data sources
• Able to analyse and prepare complex and new data sources and incorporate them into analytical solutions.
• Works on moderate complexity tasks in problems often within multiple business or analytical domains, collaborating with other teams to develop predictive models, risk assessments, fraud detection, recommendation engines, etc.
• Package, summarize and visualize analytical findings and results for management Evaluate the work of peer and/or junior data scientists to ensure high quality solutions

What experience you need:

• BS degree in a STEM major or equivalent discipline
• 2-5 years of experience in a related analytical role, including experience with the design and development of predictive models
• Cloud certification strongly preferred
• Additional role-based certifications may be required depending upon region/BU requirements

What could set you apart:

• Master's degree or higher in Mathematics, Computer Science , Engineering, Operations Research, Statistics or other related discipline a definite plus
• Knowledge of the financial service industry
• Contributions to open-source AI projects
• Experience with data visualization tools

Job Title:
Research Scientist (Remote)

Location:
Ireland – Remote

Job Description:

We are seeking an innovative and detail-oriented
Research Scientist
to join our remote research team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, analyze complex data, and contribute to scientific advancements while collaborating with a global team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and conduct experiments to test hypotheses and generate actionable data.
• Analyze results, interpret findings, and communicate insights through reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate research outcomes into practical applications.
• Maintain accurate documentation of experiments, methodologies, and results.
• Stay up to date with the latest scientific literature, techniques, and technologies.
• Contribute to publications, patents, and conference presentations when applicable.
• Ensure compliance with safety, ethical, and quality standards.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Data Science, or a related field.
• Proven research experience in academia or industry.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools, programming languages, or lab instrumentation, depending on the field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple research priorities remotely.
• Highly motivated with strong curiosity and attention to detail.

What We Offer:

• Fully remote working arrangement within Ireland.
• Competitive salary and research support.
• Collaborative, intellectually stimulating work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development, publication, and innovation impact.

Job Title:
Research Scientist (Remote)

Location:
Ireland – Remote

Job Description:

We are seeking an innovative and detail-oriented
Research Scientist
to join our remote research and development team. This role is ideal for a professional with a strong scientific background, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to translate experimental findings into practical applications that support business and product innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, plan, and execute research experiments to test hypotheses and generate data-driven insights.
• Analyze experimental results and communicate findings through clear reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate research outcomes into product development strategies.
• Stay current with emerging scientific literature, technologies, and methodologies in relevant fields.
• Contribute to scientific publications, patents, and conference presentations as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all experiments, analyses, and outcomes.
• Ensure research is conducted in compliance with ethical, safety, and quality standards.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant field such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Data Science, or Engineering.
• Proven experience in scientific research, either in academia or industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools, programming languages, or lab instrumentation (depending on field).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple research priorities remotely.
• Self-motivated with strong curiosity and critical thinking abilities.

What We Offer:

• Fully remote working arrangement within Ireland.
• Competitive salary and research funding opportunities.
• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development, publication, and innovation impact.

This job is with Avery Dennison, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY)
is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer
Please let us know if we can support you with reasonable accommodationsthroughout the application process by contacting our team

The Research Scientist shall manage the core research and future innovation service and new product innovation pipeline for Avery Dennison Medical, Longford. They shall liaise with the Advanced Research & Development (ARD) Manager & General Manager and Corporate partners on strategy, tactics and innovation. They shall liaise with peer functions such as New product Development (NPD), New Product Introduction (NPI), Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Engineering, Operationsand Commercial Teams to seamlessly deliver a rich and innovative product development cycle, and future product portfolio.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct scientific research into new and novel technologies which will service the wound care, skin care, ostomy & NPWT/ Surgical product families which are manufactured by Avery Dennison Medical Longford.
• Establish and maintain a network for internal Avery R&D groups, academic, semi-academic and third party services which will support the advanced research & development team in progressing innovations through the Front End Innovation Framework.
• In collaboration with NPD, NPI, Engineering and Operation peers, formulate and champion an innovation philosophy and methodology incorporating needs-led product innovation, design for manufacture, and stage-gate process project management.

• Work closely with Quality and Regulatory Affairs on European CE, US FDA and Rest of World standards and regulatory compliance. Help maintain compliance to ISO13485 current standards. This shall include:

• Concept development and testing such as prototyping, simulation, test bench design validation. Trials, testing, reliability studies as demanded by the product compliance requirements.

• Advise NPD and NPI on technical requirements such as material biocompatibility, toxicology, leeching and similar advanced technical and engineering requirements as required by the design.

• Deliver concepts capable of product designed for manufacture, fit and functional for intended purpose and to a high design and quality standard. Implement appropriate milestone stage gates (non NPD & NPI) and checks to verify such requirements are achieved.

• Support periodic post design follow-up, surveillance, lessons learned to optimize the design process.

• Advise on the development of efficient, reliable and repeatable processes with minimal product touch points meeting cGDP/cGMP requirements.

• Development and maintenance of Design files and related design documentation.

• Collaborate with third parties including government, academic, clinical, and end-user engagement and innovation initiatives.

• Manage Innovation-based meetings and drive the agenda, including meeting minutes and / or visit reports.
• Manage customer driven projects with ARD from Legal Manufacture, Contract Manufacture, white label and own brand methodologies.
• Provide input into strategic and ARD planning and ideation activities to provide a rich pipeline of future innovations, platform technologies, novel new and improved materials in a value based healthcare offering. Focus cost reduction initiatives in old and new design projects.
• Provide timely project status updates adopting Gantt chart, 5-Panel and related updates, escalations and mitigation tactics.
• Attendance at relevant trade shows, Medical conferences and Customer meetings.
• Update & upkeep of the Innovation Database.
• Visits to Academic, Semi-Academic & Government led innovation hubs and organizations to further expand the capabilities of Avery Dennison Medical Ltd. in Longford.
• Support & Complete Grant Applications & monitoring Grant aid spending.
• Support & Complete the annual R&D Tax Credit Application.

Qualifications

• MSc. or higher in relevant Chemical or Biological Discipline.
• 3-5 years experience in R&D or a research organization attached to medical device development.
• 3-5 years experience in the medical device production environment.
• Certification in a recognized Innovation Certificate or Training Platform

Additional Information

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don't settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients' lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Preclinical biocompatibility and toxicology SME (Research Associate III)
In this role the
Researcher of Preclinical (Toxicology and biocompatibility)
will apply expertise in toxicology and medical device biocompatibility testing including development of toxicity study design and biocompatibility testing design for drug/drug packaging system/medical device development, monitoring the studies, and development of toxicological risk assessments.

The successful candidate will have hands-on experience in hazard evaluation of chemicals used in manufacturing. You will participate in preparing reports for external regulatory bodies in accordance with ICH and ISO10993 to assure product (patient) safety and efficacy through the application of current pre-clinical science, non-clinical safety assessment, and toxicological principles and methods. These will be used to enable and support new product development (NPD), sustaining product organization (SPO) and margin improvement projects (MIP) and associated product development lifecycle management (PDLM) processes and initiatives. The role will report to Director of Preclinical (Biocompatibility and Toxicology) and will be part of a global team responsible drugs and devices for Peritoneal dialysis, Hemodialysis, and Acute therapies (~$5B product portfolio with global reach in more than 100 countries).

Duties And Responsibilities

• Designing, planning, monitor various GLP toxicity studies, biocompatibility studies, and qualification of impurities with some supervisions from direct manager and senior members of the organization
• As sponsor representative and subject matter expert (SME) of biocompatibility collaborate with external testing facilities to complete biocompatibility testing
• Participate as preclinical/toxicology representative and contribute in core technical team meetings as SME and provide inputs and lead task to be executed for completion of projects with effective collaboration and deliverables
• Participate in change control management and impact assessment. Propose options, work closely with stakeholders and develop action plan for problem-solving, product and process improvement
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements related to toxicology, product development, design and safety
• Execute tasks within budget at the project level to ensure the best utilization of financial resources

Qualifications

• Relevant knowledge of ISO 10993 and ICH Q3 M7 guidelines required
• Experience in OECD and FDA Good Laboratory Practice
• Shown technical writing ability and oral presentation to enable clear communication of study results, safety evaluations, and toxicology assessment conclusions
• Ability to work independently and prioritize assignments to meet project schedules
• Can effectively collaborate in a global team, including ability to work with individuals of diverse scientific and cultural backgrounds across multiple business units as well as with external partners/CROs

Education And/or Experience

• Degree in toxicology, pharmacology, chemistry or other related scientific field, with the following minimum previous experience working in the pharmaceutical/medical device industry in GLP/GMP environments:
• MS degree with 6 years or more of relevant experience
• PhD with 3 years or more of relevant experience
• Proven experience with the conduct and execution of GLP nonclinical safety (toxicology) and toxicological risk assessment on Extractable & Leachable is highly preferred
• Experience with safety and biocompatibility evaluation of medical devices and related regulatory guidance (USP, ISOA 10993, EU MDR, etc)

What Vantive Can Offer To You

• A permanent contract with a stable and secure work environment
• A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, company pension scheme, and annual bonus scheme
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment and technology
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance

Reasonable Accommodation
Vantive is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Form Link

Recruitment Fraud Notice
Vantive has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Vantive employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Job Description

At PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services.

Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

Our PPD Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic guides. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.

The Research Scientist conducts and provides technical guidance on scientific method development and validation projects and/or other specialty technologies studies OR performs troubleshooting for own and others instruments, methods, procedures, and in writing protocols and reports. They design and execute method development/validation independently and interpret and review analytical data for self and others. They will routinely act as the technical project leader for multiple projects, provide updates, reviews and evaluates data, writes reports and protocols.

• Independently performs analytical method development/optimization/validation, and/or other specialty technologies studies OR method transfers for pharmaceuticals, specifically for techniques related to Physical and Chemical Characterization (for example HIAC, KF, FTIR, MFI, auto-titration)
• Designs and executes experiments independently for self and others.
• Reviews and critiques study protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project-related technical documents.
• Writes, reviews and critiques study protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project-related technical documents.
• Leads analytical (procedural and instrumental) troubleshooting sessions.
• Assists business development group in technical sales and marketing
• Leads in preparation and implementation of SOPs and quality systems, as well as developing innovative technology and in evaluating and implementing new capabilities.
• Reviews, interprets, and analyzes data for technical, quality and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Performs self and peer review of the data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission to QA and issuance to customers

• Min. Degree or equivalent in Chemistry or similar

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

• 8+ years experience that provides the knowledge and skills to perform the job
• Significant industry experience within an analytical testing laboratory and GMP environment is essential

• Extensive technical expertise in equipment related to physical and chemical characterization of pharmaceutical products including but not limited to HIAC, KF, FTIR, MFI.
• Ability to learn quickly and dedicate time to method/technical research into current techniques falling within physical testing team and new techniques that may be on-boarded in the future.
• Proven experience of method development and validation
• Ability to project management and deal with client audits
• Ideally experience in leading CMC studies including method validation
• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to independently perform root cause analysis for method investigations
• Proven ability in technical writing skills
• Time management and project management skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team
• Ability to train junior staff

Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at *. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

• This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes, such as not being able to get into the career website, following up on an application, or other non-disability related technical issues will not receive a response.

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY)
is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer

Please let us know if we can support you with reasonable accommodations throughout the application process by contacting our team via

Job Description

The Research Scientist shall manage the core research and future innovation service and new product innovation pipeline for Avery Dennison Medical, Longford. They shall liaise with the Advanced Research & Development (ARD) Manager & General Manager and Corporate partners on strategy, tactics and innovation. They shall liaise with peer functions such as New product Development (NPD), New Product Introduction (NPI), Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Engineering, Operations and Commercial Teams to seamlessly deliver a rich and innovative product development cycle, and future product portfolio.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct scientific research into new and novel technologies which will service the wound care, skin care, ostomy & NPWT/ Surgical product families which are manufactured by Avery Dennison Medical Longford.
• Establish and maintain a network for internal Avery R&D groups, academic, semi-academic and third party services which will support the advanced research & development team in progressing innovations through the Front End Innovation Framework.
• In collaboration with NPD, NPI, Engineering and Operation peers, formulate and champion an innovation philosophy and methodology incorporating needs-led product innovation, design for manufacture, and stage-gate process project management.

• Work closely with Quality and Regulatory Affairs on European CE, US FDA and Rest of World standards and regulatory compliance. Help maintain compliance to ISO13485 current standards. This shall include:

• Concept development and testing such as prototyping, simulation, test bench design validation. Trials, testing, reliability studies as demanded by the product compliance requirements.

• Advise NPD and NPI on technical requirements such as material biocompatibility, toxicology, leeching and similar advanced technical and engineering requirements as required by the design.

• Deliver concepts capable of product designed for manufacture, fit and functional for intended purpose and to a high design and quality standard. Implement appropriate milestone stage gates (non NPD & NPI) and checks to verify such requirements are achieved.

  • Support periodic post design follow-up, surveillance, lessons learned to optimize the design process.
  • Advise on the development of efficient, reliable and repeatable processes with minimal product touch points meeting cGDP/cGMP requirements.
  • Development and maintenance of Design files and related design documentation.
  • Collaborate with third parties including government, academic, clinical, and end-user engagement and innovation initiatives.
  • Manage Innovation-based meetings and drive the agenda, including meeting minutes and / or visit reports.
  • Manage customer driven projects with ARD from Legal Manufacture, Contract Manufacture, white label and own brand methodologies.
  • Provide input into strategic and ARD planning and ideation activities to provide a rich pipeline of future innovations, platform technologies, novel new and improved materials in a value based healthcare offering. Focus cost reduction initiatives in old and new design projects.
  • Provide timely project status updates adopting Gantt chart, 5-Panel and related updates, escalations and mitigation tactics.
  • Attendance at relevant trade shows, Medical conferences and Customer meetings.
  • Update & upkeep of the Innovation Database.
  • Visits to Academic, Semi-Academic & Government led innovation hubs and organizations to further expand the capabilities of Avery Dennison Medical Ltd. in Longford.
  • Support & Complete Grant Applications & monitoring Grant aid spending.
  • Support & Complete the annual R&D Tax Credit Application.

Qualifications

• MSc. or higher in relevant Chemical or Biological Discipline.
• 3-5 years experience in R&D or a research organization attached to medical device development.
• 3-5 years experience in the medical device production environment.
• Certification in a recognized Innovation Certificate or Training Platform

Join our AI Innovation Lab in Wexford, Ireland, as a Lead AI Data Scientist, and drive the development of cutting-edge AI solutions for Equifax UK&I. You will be instrumental in shaping our data and insights strategy, leading key projects, and providing technical and strategic expertise. Play a key role in the AI Innovation Lab. Responsibilities include the design, management and delivery of analytical insights and solutions through data analysis, data management and data science. Primary activities include delivering technical, business strategic expertise and ensuring proper governance of data sources, models, attributes and analytic platforms.

Accountable for the data and insight strategy and its execution for the company. Providing thought leadership both internally and externally regarding the use and application of data and analytics for competitive advantage. Able to communicate analytical results to generate improved business decisions and profitability.

Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise to operate independently and provide informal leadership to others. Uses sophisticated critical thinking skills, leading others to solve complex problems and takes a broad perspective to identify innovation solutions. Makes decisions guided by policies in nonstandard situations that impact the achievement of customer, operational, or project objectives.

Forecasts and plans resource requirements for complex projects or initiatives. Combines business requirements and existing processes and data knowledge to create analytical solutions. This role demands strong AI and machine learning skills, a passion for innovation, and the ability to mentor and lead within a collaborative team. Proven ability to collaborate effectively. Passion for pushing the boundaries of AI. Lead from the data engineering perspective and contribute to AI projects. Team to develop and implement AI models. Mentor junior analysts. Conduct data science analysis and interpretation. Stay up-to-date with the latest AI trends and technologies.

What you'll do:

• Utilize subject matter expertise of data structures, analytics, algorithms/models, and strong computer science fundamentals to lead data preparation, analytics, and development of deployable solutions across multiple projects.
• Collect, analyse and interpret large data assets to define and build multiple innovative solution components leveraging business and technical expertise. Lead the analytical strategy on critical technical capabilities.
• Contribute to evaluation of new data sources, provide recommendations on value of data sources, and design code to improve the productivity of Equifax, enhance and update code where needed.
• Perform as lead technical data scientist for multiple technical and business domains, collaborating with other teams to develop predictive models, risk assessments, fraud detection, recommendation engines, etc. encouraging enhanced solutions and asking questions.
• Able to analyse and prepare complex and new data sources and incorporate them into analytical solutions.
• Package, summarize, visualize and perform storytelling on analytical findings and results for management and business users.
• Communicate results to senior management and external stakeholders, able to communicate the strategic impact of the work.
• Evaluate the technical work of experienced data scientists guiding them on deliverable quality and accuracy.
• Serve as SME consultant for COE / Business Unit / Regions, share best practices globally.
• Drives execution of complex projects on time and against key metrics. Supports the team by reducing and removing obstacles or uncertainty that may arise.
• Forecasts, plans and coordinates applicable resources, creating a sense of urgency and accountability for self and others.
• Viewed as a role model for demonstrating courage, resilience and agility in delivering results.

What experience you need:

• BS degree in a STEM major or equivalent discipline; Master's Degree strongly preferred
• 7-10 years of experience in a related role, with experience demonstrating leadership
• capabilities
• Proven track record of designing and developing predictive models in real-world applications
• Experience with model performance evaluation and predictive model optimization for accuracy and efficiency
• Cloud certification strongly preferred
• Additional role-based certifications may be required depending upon region/BU requirements
• Requires in-depth knowledge and experience needed to operate independently with limited guidance and oversight
• Applies a new perspective on existing solutions to solve complex problems
• Makes decisions within guidelines and policies that impact a range of customer, operational, process, or project activities
• Develops work plans for short-term assignments of moderate or high complexity
• Solid experience in data analysis, machine learning, and AI development
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based AI platforms and tools

What could set you apart:

• Experience with specific AI techniques, such as neural networks or natural language processing
• A PhD in an appropriate field
• Knowledge of the financial services industry
• Causal analysis, difference-in-differences techniques, complex theory knowledge
• Contributions to open-source AI projects
• Experience with data visualization tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and presentation and visualisation skills

THIS IS A FIXED TERM ROLE UNTIL 12/2026 WITH THE POTENTIAL TO EXTEND OR CONVERT TO PERMANENT
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and skilled Junior Data Scientist to join the AI Innovation Lab in Wexford, Ireland, and support the future of AI adoption within Equifax UK&I. The AI Junior Data Scientist role contributes to the lab's AI adoption efforts by assisting in the practical application of AI technologies. Supports the activities of the AI Innovation Lab, assisting with the design, management and delivery of analytical insights and solutions through data analysis, data management and data science. Primary activities include delivering technical, business strategic expertise and ensuring proper governance of data sources, models, attributes and analytic platforms. Accountable for the data and insight strategy and its execution for the company. Providing thought leadership both internally and externally regarding the use and application of data and analytics for competitive advantage. Good communication and teamwork skills are also essential for collaborating effectively with the team. Assist with data collection and preparation. Support the development of AI models. Contribute to project documentation. Learn and develop new AI skills and techniques.

What you'll do:

• Performs routine assignments in the entry level to a professional job progression; typically requires a college or university degree or the equivalent work experience that provides knowledge and exposure to fundamental theories, principles and concepts
• Analyzes discrete sets of information in routine situations
• Uses existing procedures to make routine decisions
• Organizes own work, following established processes or work plans and taking direction from others
• Supports discussion on impact and importance of findings on the business (either Equifax or external customer)
• Ensure proper use of Equifax data assets by working closely with data governance and compliance professionals
• Collaborate with senior analysts on data analysis and project development
• Support the development and testing of AI models
• Help prepare reports and presentations on AI project findings
• Learn and apply new AI techniques and tools
• Contribute to the documentation of AI processes and procedures
• Participate in team meetings, contributing to discussions and assisting with data gathering and analysis for project updates

What experience you need :

• BS degree in a STEM major or equivalent discipline
• Less than 2 years experience with programming and data analysis
• Cloud certification strongly preferred
• Additional role-based certifications may be required depending upon region/BU requirements
• Familiarity with programming languages, such as Python (preferred)

What could set you apart:

• Coursework or projects related to AI or machine learning
• Experience with data analysis tools such as SQL, Python, and data visualization tools
• Enthusiasm for learning and developing AI skills
• Experience with cloud-based platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication skills