Data Scientist
delricht researchMetairie, LA
About the role
Del Richt Research is building a modern, AI-native data platform forclinical research, with a role that centers on real ownership. You will design, build, and maintain the data platform, cloud infrastructure, integration architecture, and AI-powered applications on Google Cloud Platform. The work connects operational teams with scalable automation, helping replace manual, spreadsheet-driven workflows with dependable systems that support everyday operations.
Thisonsiteposition in Metairie, LAfocuses on reliable, scalable engineering across the full lifecycle, from environment structure and CI/CD to monitoring, governance, and production deployments.
Responsibilities:
Maintain and evolve Del Richt’s centralized Big Querywarehouse including schemas, datasets, data models, andaccess controls
Build and maintainETL/ELT pipelinesconnecting clinical, operational, financial, and CRM source systems
Design dev, staging, and production environment structure across the data platform
Establishdata governance, documentation practices, andpipeline monitoringstandards
Optimize Big Query performance, query structure, andcost management
Partner with analysts to deliver trusted, reusable data models instead of one-off datasets
Design and maintainGCP infrastructureacross Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub, andIAM
OwnCI/CD pipelinesfor data and application deployments
Applyinfrastructure-as-codepractices and environment parity (dev, staging, production)
Manageservice account securityusing least-privilege access and GCP IAM governance
Monitor pipelines, implement alerting, and maintain platform reliability
Build AI-powered pipelines and applications using Vertex AI, Gemini API, Document AI, and related Google AI services
Use LLM-based development tools including Claudeand Claude Codeas part of day-to-day workflows
Develop automation that replaces manual spreadsheet-driven processes with scalable, reliable systems
Evaluate and integrate emerging AI tooling where it creates operational leverage
Build and maintain integrations across operational systems includingCRIO, Salesforce, Greenhouse, and financial platforms
Design scalable API integrations usingREST, webhooks, and managed platforms such as Fivetran
Own integration reliability, monitoring, and failure handling
Maintain and improve Mule Soft (or successor integration middleware) where applicable
Build automation and lightweight apps integrated with Google Sheets, Drive, Gmail, and Workspace APIs
Migrate manual Sheets-based workflows to purpose-built, maintainable solutions
Develop advanced Apps Scriptsolutions as operational bridges while platform solutions are built
Build internal tools and lightweight applications that support operational teams
Write clean backend code in Pythonand/or Node.jsfor services, APIs, and automation
Provide simple front-end interfaces when needed, with comfort in Reactconsidered a plus
Requirements:
4+ yearsof professional experience in data engineering, platform engineering, or a closely related technical discipline
Strong, hands-on Big Queryexperience including data modeling, SQL optimization, and schema design
Fluency in Pythonfor data pipelines, API integrations, and automation
Experience building and maintainingETL/ELTpipelines in a cloud environment
Hands-onGCPexperience across Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Cloud Storage, andIAM
Experience building and maintainingREST API integrationsand webhooks
Strong understanding of environment management (dev/staging/production), CI/CD, and deployment practices
Experience with service account security andcloud IAM governance
Strong SQL skills and ability to write complex analytical queries
Ability to take technical projects from business requirements through production deployment independently
Strong communication skills, including working directly with non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
Hands-on experience with Vertex AI, Gemini API, Document AI, or comparable AI/ML cloud services
Experience working withLLM-based tooling(Claude, Claude Code, OpenAI, or similar) in production or near-production contexts
Experience with Fivetranor comparable managed integration platforms
Salesforce integration experience including APIs, data model understanding, or middleware
Looker or Looker Studio dashboard and data model development
Google Apps Scriptdevelopment
Infrastructure-as-codeexperience (Terraform or Cloud Deployment Manager)
Experience inhealthcare, clinical research, or another regulated industry
Familiarity withHIPAAand clinical data privacy requirements (nice to have)
Experience with data orchestration tools such as Airflowor comparable (nice to have)
Docker and containerization experience (nice to have)
Frontend development experience (React, Type Script) (nice to have)
Experience withn 8nor similar workflow automation platforms (nice to have)
How Success Is Measured Within the first six months: develop a clear understanding of Del Richt’s full data and integration architecture; contribute meaningfully to pipeline reliability and environment structure; ship at least one automation or integration that materially reduces manual work for an operational team
Over the first year: become a trusted technical owner of Del Richt’s data platform; take projects independently from requirements to production; build AI-augmented workflows that scale with the business; help establish engineering standards supporting the company’s next stage of growth
Technologies Google Cloud Platform, Big Query, ETL/ELT, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub, IAM, CI/CD
Vertex AI, Gemini API, Document AI, LLM-based tooling, Claude, Claude Code
REST, webhooks, Fivetran, Mule Soft, Google Sheets, Drive, Gmail, Workspace APIs, Apps Script
Python, Node.js, React
Why Del Richt Research Rare chance to havegenuine ownershipacross an organization’s data and technology infrastructure as it is actively being built
Work on real operational problems and ship tools teams use every day
Define the technical architecture that carries the company forward
Build an AI-native data platform in clinical research where the work directly supports patient outcomes and advancement of medicine
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Experience level
Lead
Location
Metairie, LA
Occupation
Data Scientists
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