Chemical Data Scientist

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are hiring a Chemical Data Scientist to build and maintain the pipelines that keep Valdera's supplier and chemical product data accurate, current, and structured — the foundation every buyer and supplier relies on across Valdera's procurement platform.Data quality plays a critical role at Valdera. When a buyer launches a request, they expect to be matched with the right suppliers and accurate specs on the first try. Delivering that depends on clean, current data — CAS numbers, specifications, certifications, and regulatory documents pulled from thousands of inconsistent, often messy sources. This requires strong data engineering fundamentals and a working knowledge of chemical industry data. For example, you might take dozens of differently structured chemical supplier catalogs and turn them into one clean, standardized product databaseYou will take ownership of the full data pipeline — from scrapers and ETL workflows to data cleaning, matching, and classification models that connect suppliers to buyer requirements. You're energized by messy, real-world data and confident partnering with Supplier Management and Engineering to close coverage gaps. As a data-obsessed professional, you're dedicated to the accuracy our buyers and suppliers depend on.

5+ years of experience in a data science, data engineering, or applied data role, ideally with exposure to messy, real-world or industrial datasets.

Working knowledge of chemistry or chemical industry data — comfort with CAS numbers, chemical properties, SDS documents, NAICS classification, and supplier certifications

Strong Python skills, with experience building web scrapers and data pipelines

 Experience with data cleaning and normalization at scale, and a good eye for spotting inconsistencies in unstructured data

Familiarity with building or applying matching, deduplication, or classification models (traditional ML or LLM-based approaches)

Hands-on experience using AI tools and LLMs to accelerate data extraction, enrichment, or engineering workflows

Startup mindset with a strong sense of ownership — comfortable working independently in a fast-moving, remote environment with ambiguous, evolving priorities

 

Salary ranges are determined by multiple factors, including the labor market, market compensation bands, internal parity, and budget considerations. The final offer will be based on the candidate’s individual skills, qualifications, location, and experience relative to the requirements of the role.

 

 

Valdera offers generous benefits to employees. You will be provided a more detailed breakdown of your options prior to joining Valdera.

 

 

Valdera is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and celebrate a culture that values varied perspectives, skills, and experiences. We are dedicated to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination, where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.