Senior Data Scientist refactoring Python optimization algorithms and developing pricing models. Solving supply - chain challenges for Tiger Analytics’ retail and CPG analytics clients.
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- Research Assistant developing service-costing methodology for Okanagan College’s BC BTAC. Building Excel costing tools, validating service costs, and presenting applied-research recommendations.
Responsibilities
- Conduct background research on costing methodologies used by laboratories, applied research centres, and service organizations
- Review existing BC BTAC service information and pricing data
- Identify and categorize key cost components involved in service delivery
- Assist in developing a standardized costing methodology
- Create and test Excel-based costing tools and templates
- Apply the methodology to representative services to validate the approach
- Prepare a final report summarizing findings and recommendations
- Present the final report to the project supervisor
Requirements
- Motivated, detail-oriented student interested in applied research, business analysis, and process improvement
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, tables, and basic data analysis
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently while meeting regularly with the project supervisor
- Student status or degree earned relevant to Research Assistant wage classification
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule
- Remote work using Teams
- Occasional in-person meetings in Penticton
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