3,095 Science Lab jobs in the United States

Salary: $14.70 Hourly
Location : Sierra Vista Campus, AZ
Job Type: Student
Job Number:
Division: ST--Academics
Departments: ST--Academics - Math & Science
Opening Date: 08/19/2025
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Remote Work Eligible: No
Pay Grade: Student
Duration/Parameters: Part-Time; Temporary

Position Summary

The Student - Science Lab Aide is responsible for providing support to the Science Department by performing a variety of tasks related to the support of chemistry, biology, geology and physics lab classes, and assisting the Science Lab Manager by preparing accurate concentrations of chemicals to make solutions and set up lab carts.

Note: Cochise College requires a post-offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees.
This position is open until filled, with applications reviewed upon receipt. The job posting may close at any time.
Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities : Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this position:

Sets up and breaks down equipment, chemicals and supplies for chemistry, biology, geology, and /or physics labs

Prepares molar solutions of acids by diluting concentrated solutions

Prepares media and grows bacteria

Calculates relative volumes of concentrated acid and water

Calculates required mass and prepares standard solutions of salt and bases

Handles preserved specimens, including cadavers

Ensures safe work environment by complying with OSHA regulations for handling hazardous materials

Follows waste regulations and proper procedures in the disposal of chemicals

Sterilizes equipment properly and cleans glassware using the appropriate solvents

Maintains fish tanks, reptile tanks, and plants as needed

Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor

General Expectations: Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.
Education and Experience; Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education and Experience Requirements:
Enrollment at Cochise College with a minimum of 6 credits per semester and 3 credits in the summer
Possess and maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. or higher
Completion a science lab class with a "B" or better
Students attending Cochise College on an F-1 Visa require full-time enrollment with a minimum of 12 credits per semester and six credits in the summer

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures
Knowledge of the cleaning specifications of various laboratory equipment, fixtures, utensils, and related materials
Knowledge of quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
Ability to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner
Ability to multi-task and organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with an attention to detail
Ability to analyze problems, identifies solutions, and takes appropriate action to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public
Instructor recommendation preferred

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Work Environment : Work is primarily performed under general supervision. Incumbent generally performs work in a typical classroom or laboratory setting with appropriate climate controls and includes exposure to mechanical and chemical hazards.

Physical Requirements: Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds requires a good deal of walking or standing, or involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls.

Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem solving skills are important
Part time and student positions are not benefit eligible

Lead AI Innovation Lead - Data Science Lab

Overview

Guardian is on a transformation journey to evolve into a modern, forward-thinking insurance company committed to enhancing the wellbeing of its customers and their families. As part of the Data & AI team, this role presents a distinctive opportunity to collaborate with the CDAO and the Head of Data Science, actively contributing to Guardian's ongoing evolution.

Guardian's Data & AI team spearheads a culture of data insights across Guardian, facilitating the successful realization of our strategic initiatives. Our core activities encompass creating business value from our data and analytic products. Key responsibilities include data lifecycle management, insight development, and data product delivery. We are a team of data analysts, data product owners, data scientists and most importantly, data business leaders. Our solutions and actions are critical to Guardian's revenue growth, risk management and customer experience.

Guardian created a Data Science Lab (DSL) to reimagine insurance in light of emerging technology, societal shifts, and evolving consumer needs. The DSL will expedite Guardian's transition to data-driven decision making and insight generation, fostering long-term innovation. The DSL will establish rapid testing capabilities for new technology and the translation of pioneering research into practical, enterprise-wide solutions.

In this role as Managing Lead Data Scientist for the DSL, you'll be entrusted with the crucial task of managing the DSL and devising AI strategy for the Data Science team. Your responsibilities will include identifying new AI capabilities, coming up with solutions to scale the Data Science team, leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence, to drive enterprise-wide innovation across various business lines and Guardian products. You'll collaborate with senior executives on high-impact high-visibility projects to deliver AI/ML solutions that will be market-tested and deployed to make a real difference to risk management and Guardian's overall financial performance. Successful candidates bring expertise in insurance and financial services, a passion for applying cutting-edge ML and AI insights, and the ability to design and implement data science capabilities that foster growth, competitive advantage, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the Data Science Lab (DSL) by setting strategic direction, driving innovation, and ensuring alignment with Guardian Life's business goals and digital transformation initiatives.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing team of data scientists, fostering a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and excellence.
• Monitor developments across the AI and data science community to position Guardian as a leader in responsible and effective AI adoption.
• Report and communicate progress, opportunities, and risks to executive stakeholders, delivering insights and recommendations in a clear, actionable manner.

Innovation & Research

• Stay current with advancements in machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), and industry trends to identify and evaluate emerging capabilities and technologies.
• Collaborate with academic and industry partners to develop and test novel AI/ML methods and approaches.
• Introduce and apply ML/AI innovations to practical, high-impact opportunities across Guardian's business units.
• Create patentable technologies and methodologies that drive long-term innovation.

AI/ML Development

• Build and lead experimentation efforts to validate the feasibility and impact of new data science techniques in real-world insurance use cases.
• Develop capabilities in Deep Learning, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Generative AI.
• Apply AI/ML to unstructured data sources such as insurance contracts, medical records, sales notes, and customer service logs.
• Deliver solutions that enhance underwriting risk assessment, claims auto-adjudication, and customer servicing.

Operational Excellence

• Establish scalable processes, frameworks, and governance models for efficient and responsible AI/ML development, testing, and deployment.
• Assess and recommend cutting-edge tools, platforms, and technologies to enhance data science workflows and model lifecycle management.
• Actively participate in proof-of-concept evaluations of new data, software, and technologies.

Collaboration & Integration

• Collaborate cross-functionally with business leaders, technology teams, and data professionals to translate business challenges into AI-driven solutions.
• Contribute to the standardization of data science tools, processes, and best practices across the enterprise.
• Function as the data science expert in internal and external meetings, including vendor engagements and industry conferences

You are:

• You are passionate about cutting-edge technology and keen on applying new AI/ML algorithms and approaches.
• You are analytically driven, intellectually curious, and experienced leading the development and implementation of data and analytic solutions to solve challenging business problems.
• You enjoy leading and managing a team of data scientist to crack hard to solve problems with AI/ML and seeing it deployed in-market and generating value for Guardian. You enjoy collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team including data engineers, business analysts, software developers and functional business experts and business leaders.
• You have demonstrated track record of managing data science teams and working with business leaders.

You have:

• PhD with 6+ years of experience, Master's degree with 8+ years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied mathematics or related field
• 7+ years of hands-on ML modeling/development experience
• Extensive experience in deep learning models including Large Language Models (LLM) and Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Hands-on experience with GPU, distributed computing and applying parallelism to ML solutions
• Strong programming skills in Python including PyTorch and/or Tensorflow
• Solid background in algorithms and a range of ML models
• Experience leading team of Data Scientist of four or more
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work and collaborating cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and other disciplines at both the leadership and hands-on level
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with superb attention to detail
• Proven leadership in providing technical leadership and mentoring to data scientists and strong management skills with ability to monitor/track performance for enterprise success

Location:

• Three days a week at a Guardian office in New York, NY, Holmdel, NJ, Boston, MA, Stamford, CT, Pittsfield, MA or Bethlehem, PA
• Remote Candidates who can travel up to 20% of the time to our New York office will be considered.

Salary Range:

$148,940.00 - $244,685.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian's Purpose - to inspire well-being - we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.

Lead AI Innovation Lead - Data Science Lab

Overview

Guardian is on a transformation journey to evolve into a modern, forward-thinking insurance company committed to enhancing the wellbeing of its customers and their families. As part of the Data & AI team, this role presents a distinctive opportunity to collaborate with the CDAO and the Head of Data Science, actively contributing to Guardian's ongoing evolution.

Guardian's Data & AI team spearheads a culture of data insights across Guardian, facilitating the successful realization of our strategic initiatives. Our core activities encompass creating business value from our data and analytic products. Key responsibilities include data lifecycle management, insight development, and data product delivery. We are a team of data analysts, data product owners, data scientists and most importantly, data business leaders. Our solutions and actions are critical to Guardian's revenue growth, risk management and customer experience.

Guardian created a Data Science Lab (DSL) to reimagine insurance in light of emerging technology, societal shifts, and evolving consumer needs. The DSL will expedite Guardian's transition to data-driven decision making and insight generation, fostering long-term innovation. The DSL will establish rapid testing capabilities for new technology and the translation of pioneering research into practical, enterprise-wide solutions.

In this role as Managing Lead Data Scientist for the DSL, you'll be entrusted with the crucial task of managing the DSL and devising AI strategy for the Data Science team. Your responsibilities will include identifying new AI capabilities, coming up with solutions to scale the Data Science team, leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence, to drive enterprise-wide innovation across various business lines and Guardian products. You'll collaborate with senior executives on high-impact high-visibility projects to deliver AI/ML solutions that will be market-tested and deployed to make a real difference to risk management and Guardian's overall financial performance. Successful candidates bring expertise in insurance and financial services, a passion for applying cutting-edge ML and AI insights, and the ability to design and implement data science capabilities that foster growth, competitive advantage, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the Data Science Lab (DSL) by setting strategic direction, driving innovation, and ensuring alignment with Guardian Life's business goals and digital transformation initiatives.

• Manage and mentor a high-performing team of data scientists, fostering a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and excellence.

• Monitor developments across the AI and data science community to position Guardian as a leader in responsible and effective AI adoption.

• Report and communicate progress, opportunities, and risks to executive stakeholders, delivering insights and recommendations in a clear, actionable manner.

Innovation & Research

• Stay current with advancements in machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), and industry trends to identify and evaluate emerging capabilities and technologies.

• Collaborate with academic and industry partners to develop and test novel AI/ML methods and approaches.

• Introduce and apply ML/AI innovations to practical, high-impact opportunities across Guardian's business units.

• Create patentable technologies and methodologies that drive long-term innovation.

AI/ML Development

• Build and lead experimentation efforts to validate the feasibility and impact of new data science techniques in real-world insurance use cases.

• Develop capabilities in Deep Learning, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Generative AI.

• Apply AI/ML to unstructured data sources such as insurance contracts, medical records, sales notes, and customer service logs.

• Deliver solutions that enhance underwriting risk assessment, claims auto-adjudication, and customer servicing.

Operational Excellence

• Establish scalable processes, frameworks, and governance models for efficient and responsible AI/ML development, testing, and deployment.

• Assess and recommend cutting-edge tools, platforms, and technologies to enhance data science workflows and model lifecycle management.

• Actively participate in proof-of-concept evaluations of new data, software, and technologies.

Collaboration & Integration

• Collaborate cross-functionally with business leaders, technology teams, and data professionals to translate business challenges into AI-driven solutions.

• Contribute to the standardization of data science tools, processes, and best practices across the enterprise.

• Function as the data science expert in internal and external meetings, including vendor engagements and industry conferences

You are:

• You are passionate about cutting-edge technology and keen on applying new AI/ML algorithms and approaches.

• You are analytically driven, intellectually curious, and experienced leading the development and implementation of data and analytic solutions to solve challenging business problems.

• You enjoy leading and managing a team of data scientist to crack hard to solve problems with AI/ML and seeing it deployed in-market and generating value for Guardian. You enjoy collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team including data engineers, business analysts, software developers and functional business experts and business leaders.

• You have demonstrated track record of managing data science teams and working with business leaders.

You have:

• PhD with 6+ years of experience, Master's degree with 8+ years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied mathematics or related field

• 7+ years of hands-on ML modeling/development experience

• Extensive experience in deep learning models including Large Language Models (LLM) and Natural Language Processing (NLP)

• Hands-on experience with GPU, distributed computing and applying parallelism to ML solutions

• Strong programming skills in Python including PyTorch and/or Tensorflow

• Solid background in algorithms and a range of ML models

• Experience leading team of Data Scientist of four or more

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work and collaborating cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and other disciplines at both the leadership and hands-on level

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with superb attention to detail

• Proven leadership in providing technical leadership and mentoring to data scientists and strong management skills with ability to monitor/track performance for enterprise success

Location:

• Three days a week at a Guardian office in New York, NY, Holmdel, NJ, Boston, MA, Stamford, CT, Pittsfield, MA or Bethlehem, PA

• Remote Candidates who can travel up to 20% of the time to our New York office will be considered.

Salary Range:

$148,940.00 - $244,685.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian's Purpose - to inspire well-being - we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at . Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact .

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.

Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being - mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .

Lead AI Innovation Lead - Data Science Lab

Overview

Guardian is on a transformation journey to evolve into a modern, forward-thinking insurance company committed to enhancing the wellbeing of its customers and their families. As part of the Data & AI team, this role presents a distinctive opportunity to collaborate with the CDAO and the Head of Data Science, actively contributing to Guardian's ongoing evolution.

Guardian's Data & AI team spearheads a culture of data insights across Guardian, facilitating the successful realization of our strategic initiatives. Our core activities encompass creating business value from our data and analytic products. Key responsibilities include data lifecycle management, insight development, and data product delivery. We are a team of data analysts, data product owners, data scientists and most importantly, data business leaders. Our solutions and actions are critical to Guardian's revenue growth, risk management and customer experience.

Guardian created a Data Science Lab (DSL) to reimagine insurance in light of emerging technology, societal shifts, and evolving consumer needs. The DSL will expedite Guardian's transition to data-driven decision making and insight generation, fostering long-term innovation. The DSL will establish rapid testing capabilities for new technology and the translation of pioneering research into practical, enterprise-wide solutions.

In this role as Managing Lead Data Scientist for the DSL, you'll be entrusted with the crucial task of managing the DSL and devising AI strategy for the Data Science team. Your responsibilities will include identifying new AI capabilities, coming up with solutions to scale the Data Science team, leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence, to drive enterprise-wide innovation across various business lines and Guardian products. You'll collaborate with senior executives on high-impact high-visibility projects to deliver AI/ML solutions that will be market-tested and deployed to make a real difference to risk management and Guardian's overall financial performance. Successful candidates bring expertise in insurance and financial services, a passion for applying cutting-edge ML and AI insights, and the ability to design and implement data science capabilities that foster growth, competitive advantage, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the Data Science Lab (DSL) by setting strategic direction, driving innovation, and ensuring alignment with Guardian Life's business goals and digital transformation initiatives.

• Manage and mentor a high-performing team of data scientists, fostering a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and excellence.

• Monitor developments across the AI and data science community to position Guardian as a leader in responsible and effective AI adoption.

• Report and communicate progress, opportunities, and risks to executive stakeholders, delivering insights and recommendations in a clear, actionable manner.

Innovation & Research

• Stay current with advancements in machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), and industry trends to identify and evaluate emerging capabilities and technologies.

• Collaborate with academic and industry partners to develop and test novel AI/ML methods and approaches.

• Introduce and apply ML/AI innovations to practical, high-impact opportunities across Guardian's business units.

• Create patentable technologies and methodologies that drive long-term innovation.

AI/ML Development

• Build and lead experimentation efforts to validate the feasibility and impact of new data science techniques in real-world insurance use cases.

• Develop capabilities in Deep Learning, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Generative AI.

• Apply AI/ML to unstructured data sources such as insurance contracts, medical records, sales notes, and customer service logs.

• Deliver solutions that enhance underwriting risk assessment, claims auto-adjudication, and customer servicing.

Operational Excellence

• Establish scalable processes, frameworks, and governance models for efficient and responsible AI/ML development, testing, and deployment.

• Assess and recommend cutting-edge tools, platforms, and technologies to enhance data science workflows and model lifecycle management.

• Actively participate in proof-of-concept evaluations of new data, software, and technologies.

Collaboration & Integration

• Collaborate cross-functionally with business leaders, technology teams, and data professionals to translate business challenges into AI-driven solutions.

• Contribute to the standardization of data science tools, processes, and best practices across the enterprise.

• Function as the data science expert in internal and external meetings, including vendor engagements and industry conferences

You are:

• You are passionate about cutting-edge technology and keen on applying new AI/ML algorithms and approaches.

• You are analytically driven, intellectually curious, and experienced leading the development and implementation of data and analytic solutions to solve challenging business problems.

• You enjoy leading and managing a team of data scientist to crack hard to solve problems with AI/ML and seeing it deployed in-market and generating value for Guardian. You enjoy collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team including data engineers, business analysts, software developers and functional business experts and business leaders.

• You have demonstrated track record of managing data science teams and working with business leaders.

You have:

• PhD with 6+ years of experience, Master's degree with 8+ years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied mathematics or related field

• 7+ years of hands-on ML modeling/development experience

• Extensive experience in deep learning models including Large Language Models (LLM) and Natural Language Processing (NLP)

• Hands-on experience with GPU, distributed computing and applying parallelism to ML solutions

• Strong programming skills in Python including PyTorch and/or Tensorflow

• Solid background in algorithms and a range of ML models

• Experience leading team of Data Scientist of four or more

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work and collaborating cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and other disciplines at both the leadership and hands-on level

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with superb attention to detail

• Proven leadership in providing technical leadership and mentoring to data scientists and strong management skills with ability to monitor/track performance for enterprise success

Location:

• Three days a week at a Guardian office in New York, NY, Holmdel, NJ, Boston, MA, Stamford, CT, Pittsfield, MA or Bethlehem, PA

• Remote Candidates who can travel up to 20% of the time to our New York office will be considered.

Salary Range:

$148,940.00 - $244,685.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian's Purpose - to inspire well-being - we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at . Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact .

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.

Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being - mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .

Lead AI Innovation Lead - Data Science Lab

Overview

Guardian is on a transformation journey to evolve into a modern, forward-thinking insurance company committed to enhancing the wellbeing of its customers and their families. As part of the Data & AI team, this role presents a distinctive opportunity to collaborate with the CDAO and the Head of Data Science, actively contributing to Guardian's ongoing evolution.

Guardian's Data & AI team spearheads a culture of data insights across Guardian, facilitating the successful realization of our strategic initiatives. Our core activities encompass creating business value from our data and analytic products. Key responsibilities include data lifecycle management, insight development, and data product delivery. We are a team of data analysts, data product owners, data scientists and most importantly, data business leaders. Our solutions and actions are critical to Guardian's revenue growth, risk management and customer experience.

Guardian created a Data Science Lab (DSL) to reimagine insurance in light of emerging technology, societal shifts, and evolving consumer needs. The DSL will expedite Guardian's transition to data-driven decision making and insight generation, fostering long-term innovation. The DSL will establish rapid testing capabilities for new technology and the translation of pioneering research into practical, enterprise-wide solutions.

In this role as Managing Lead Data Scientist for the DSL, you'll be entrusted with the crucial task of managing the DSL and devising AI strategy for the Data Science team. Your responsibilities will include identifying new AI capabilities, coming up with solutions to scale the Data Science team, leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence, to drive enterprise-wide innovation across various business lines and Guardian products. You'll collaborate with senior executives on high-impact high-visibility projects to deliver AI/ML solutions that will be market-tested and deployed to make a real difference to risk management and Guardian's overall financial performance. Successful candidates bring expertise in insurance and financial services, a passion for applying cutting-edge ML and AI insights, and the ability to design and implement data science capabilities that foster growth, competitive advantage, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the Data Science Lab (DSL) by setting strategic direction, driving innovation, and ensuring alignment with Guardian Life's business goals and digital transformation initiatives.

• Manage and mentor a high-performing team of data scientists, fostering a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and excellence.

• Monitor developments across the AI and data science community to position Guardian as a leader in responsible and effective AI adoption.

• Report and communicate progress, opportunities, and risks to executive stakeholders, delivering insights and recommendations in a clear, actionable manner.

Innovation & Research

• Stay current with advancements in machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), and industry trends to identify and evaluate emerging capabilities and technologies.

• Collaborate with academic and industry partners to develop and test novel AI/ML methods and approaches.

• Introduce and apply ML/AI innovations to practical, high-impact opportunities across Guardian's business units.

• Create patentable technologies and methodologies that drive long-term innovation.

AI/ML Development

• Build and lead experimentation efforts to validate the feasibility and impact of new data science techniques in real-world insurance use cases.

• Develop capabilities in Deep Learning, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Generative AI.

• Apply AI/ML to unstructured data sources such as insurance contracts, medical records, sales notes, and customer service logs.

• Deliver solutions that enhance underwriting risk assessment, claims auto-adjudication, and customer servicing.

Operational Excellence

• Establish scalable processes, frameworks, and governance models for efficient and responsible AI/ML development, testing, and deployment.

• Assess and recommend cutting-edge tools, platforms, and technologies to enhance data science workflows and model lifecycle management.

• Actively participate in proof-of-concept evaluations of new data, software, and technologies.

Collaboration & Integration

• Collaborate cross-functionally with business leaders, technology teams, and data professionals to translate business challenges into AI-driven solutions.

• Contribute to the standardization of data science tools, processes, and best practices across the enterprise.

• Function as the data science expert in internal and external meetings, including vendor engagements and industry conferences

You are:

• You are passionate about cutting-edge technology and keen on applying new AI/ML algorithms and approaches.

• You are analytically driven, intellectually curious, and experienced leading the development and implementation of data and analytic solutions to solve challenging business problems.

• You enjoy leading and managing a team of data scientist to crack hard to solve problems with AI/ML and seeing it deployed in-market and generating value for Guardian. You enjoy collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team including data engineers, business analysts, software developers and functional business experts and business leaders.

• You have demonstrated track record of managing data science teams and working with business leaders.

You have:

• PhD with 6+ years of experience, Master's degree with 8+ years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied mathematics or related field

• 7+ years of hands-on ML modeling/development experience

• Extensive experience in deep learning models including Large Language Models (LLM) and Natural Language Processing (NLP)

• Hands-on experience with GPU, distributed computing and applying parallelism to ML solutions

• Strong programming skills in Python including PyTorch and/or Tensorflow

• Solid background in algorithms and a range of ML models

• Experience leading team of Data Scientist of four or more

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work and collaborating cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and other disciplines at both the leadership and hands-on level

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with superb attention to detail

• Proven leadership in providing technical leadership and mentoring to data scientists and strong management skills with ability to monitor/track performance for enterprise success

Location:

• Three days a week at a Guardian office in New York, NY, Holmdel, NJ, Boston, MA, Stamford, CT, Pittsfield, MA or Bethlehem, PA

• Remote Candidates who can travel up to 20% of the time to our New York office will be considered.

Salary Range:

$148,940.00 - $244,685.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian's Purpose - to inspire well-being - we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at . Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact .

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.

Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being - mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .

Lead AI Innovation Lead - Data Science Lab

Overview

Guardian is on a transformation journey to evolve into a modern, forward-thinking insurance company committed to enhancing the wellbeing of its customers and their families. As part of the Data & AI team, this role presents a distinctive opportunity to collaborate with the CDAO and the Head of Data Science, actively contributing to Guardian's ongoing evolution.

Guardian's Data & AI team spearheads a culture of data insights across Guardian, facilitating the successful realization of our strategic initiatives. Our core activities encompass creating business value from our data and analytic products. Key responsibilities include data lifecycle management, insight development, and data product delivery. We are a team of data analysts, data product owners, data scientists and most importantly, data business leaders. Our solutions and actions are critical to Guardian's revenue growth, risk management and customer experience.

Guardian created a Data Science Lab (DSL) to reimagine insurance in light of emerging technology, societal shifts, and evolving consumer needs. The DSL will expedite Guardian's transition to data-driven decision making and insight generation, fostering long-term innovation. The DSL will establish rapid testing capabilities for new technology and the translation of pioneering research into practical, enterprise-wide solutions.

In this role as Managing Lead Data Scientist for the DSL, you'll be entrusted with the crucial task of managing the DSL and devising AI strategy for the Data Science team. Your responsibilities will include identifying new AI capabilities, coming up with solutions to scale the Data Science team, leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence, to drive enterprise-wide innovation across various business lines and Guardian products. You'll collaborate with senior executives on high-impact high-visibility projects to deliver AI/ML solutions that will be market-tested and deployed to make a real difference to risk management and Guardian's overall financial performance. Successful candidates bring expertise in insurance and financial services, a passion for applying cutting-edge ML and AI insights, and the ability to design and implement data science capabilities that foster growth, competitive advantage, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the Data Science Lab (DSL) by setting strategic direction, driving innovation, and ensuring alignment with Guardian Life's business goals and digital transformation initiatives.

• Manage and mentor a high-performing team of data scientists, fostering a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and excellence.

• Monitor developments across the AI and data science community to position Guardian as a leader in responsible and effective AI adoption.

• Report and communicate progress, opportunities, and risks to executive stakeholders, delivering insights and recommendations in a clear, actionable manner.

Innovation & Research

• Stay current with advancements in machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), and industry trends to identify and evaluate emerging capabilities and technologies.

• Collaborate with academic and industry partners to develop and test novel AI/ML methods and approaches.

• Introduce and apply ML/AI innovations to practical, high-impact opportunities across Guardian's business units.

• Create patentable technologies and methodologies that drive long-term innovation.

AI/ML Development

• Build and lead experimentation efforts to validate the feasibility and impact of new data science techniques in real-world insurance use cases.

• Develop capabilities in Deep Learning, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Generative AI.

• Apply AI/ML to unstructured data sources such as insurance contracts, medical records, sales notes, and customer service logs.

• Deliver solutions that enhance underwriting risk assessment, claims auto-adjudication, and customer servicing.

Operational Excellence

• Establish scalable processes, frameworks, and governance models for efficient and responsible AI/ML development, testing, and deployment.

• Assess and recommend cutting-edge tools, platforms, and technologies to enhance data science workflows and model lifecycle management.

• Actively participate in proof-of-concept evaluations of new data, software, and technologies.

Collaboration & Integration

• Collaborate cross-functionally with business leaders, technology teams, and data professionals to translate business challenges into AI-driven solutions.

• Contribute to the standardization of data science tools, processes, and best practices across the enterprise.

• Function as the data science expert in internal and external meetings, including vendor engagements and industry conferences

You are:

• You are passionate about cutting-edge technology and keen on applying new AI/ML algorithms and approaches.

• You are analytically driven, intellectually curious, and experienced leading the development and implementation of data and analytic solutions to solve challenging business problems.

• You enjoy leading and managing a team of data scientist to crack hard to solve problems with AI/ML and seeing it deployed in-market and generating value for Guardian. You enjoy collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team including data engineers, business analysts, software developers and functional business experts and business leaders.

• You have demonstrated track record of managing data science teams and working with business leaders.

You have:

• PhD with 6+ years of experience, Master's degree with 8+ years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied mathematics or related field

• 7+ years of hands-on ML modeling/development experience

• Extensive experience in deep learning models including Large Language Models (LLM) and Natural Language Processing (NLP)

• Hands-on experience with GPU, distributed computing and applying parallelism to ML solutions

• Strong programming skills in Python including PyTorch and/or Tensorflow

• Solid background in algorithms and a range of ML models

• Experience leading team of Data Scientist of four or more

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work and collaborating cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and other disciplines at both the leadership and hands-on level

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with superb attention to detail

• Proven leadership in providing technical leadership and mentoring to data scientists and strong management skills with ability to monitor/track performance for enterprise success

Location:

• Three days a week at a Guardian office in New York, NY, Holmdel, NJ, Boston, MA, Stamford, CT, Pittsfield, MA or Bethlehem, PA

• Remote Candidates who can travel up to 20% of the time to our New York office will be considered.

Salary Range:

$148,940.00 - $244,685.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian's Purpose - to inspire well-being - we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at . Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact .

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.

Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being - mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .

Lead AI Innovation Lead - Data Science Lab

Overview

Guardian is on a transformation journey to evolve into a modern, forward-thinking insurance company committed to enhancing the wellbeing of its customers and their families. As part of the Data & AI team, this role presents a distinctive opportunity to collaborate with the CDAO and the Head of Data Science, actively contributing to Guardian's ongoing evolution.

Guardian's Data & AI team spearheads a culture of data insights across Guardian, facilitating the successful realization of our strategic initiatives. Our core activities encompass creating business value from our data and analytic products. Key responsibilities include data lifecycle management, insight development, and data product delivery. We are a team of data analysts, data product owners, data scientists and most importantly, data business leaders. Our solutions and actions are critical to Guardian's revenue growth, risk management and customer experience.

Guardian created a Data Science Lab (DSL) to reimagine insurance in light of emerging technology, societal shifts, and evolving consumer needs. The DSL will expedite Guardian's transition to data-driven decision making and insight generation, fostering long-term innovation. The DSL will establish rapid testing capabilities for new technology and the translation of pioneering research into practical, enterprise-wide solutions.

In this role as Managing Lead Data Scientist for the DSL, you'll be entrusted with the crucial task of managing the DSL and devising AI strategy for the Data Science team. Your responsibilities will include identifying new AI capabilities, coming up with solutions to scale the Data Science team, leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence, to drive enterprise-wide innovation across various business lines and Guardian products. You'll collaborate with senior executives on high-impact high-visibility projects to deliver AI/ML solutions that will be market-tested and deployed to make a real difference to risk management and Guardian's overall financial performance. Successful candidates bring expertise in insurance and financial services, a passion for applying cutting-edge ML and AI insights, and the ability to design and implement data science capabilities that foster growth, competitive advantage, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the Data Science Lab (DSL) by setting strategic direction, driving innovation, and ensuring alignment with Guardian Life's business goals and digital transformation initiatives.

• Manage and mentor a high-performing team of data scientists, fostering a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and excellence.

• Monitor developments across the AI and data science community to position Guardian as a leader in responsible and effective AI adoption.

• Report and communicate progress, opportunities, and risks to executive stakeholders, delivering insights and recommendations in a clear, actionable manner.

Innovation & Research

• Stay current with advancements in machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), and industry trends to identify and evaluate emerging capabilities and technologies.

• Collaborate with academic and industry partners to develop and test novel AI/ML methods and approaches.

• Introduce and apply ML/AI innovations to practical, high-impact opportunities across Guardian's business units.

• Create patentable technologies and methodologies that drive long-term innovation.

AI/ML Development

• Build and lead experimentation efforts to validate the feasibility and impact of new data science techniques in real-world insurance use cases.

• Develop capabilities in Deep Learning, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Generative AI.

• Apply AI/ML to unstructured data sources such as insurance contracts, medical records, sales notes, and customer service logs.

• Deliver solutions that enhance underwriting risk assessment, claims auto-adjudication, and customer servicing.

Operational Excellence

• Establish scalable processes, frameworks, and governance models for efficient and responsible AI/ML development, testing, and deployment.

• Assess and recommend cutting-edge tools, platforms, and technologies to enhance data science workflows and model lifecycle management.

• Actively participate in proof-of-concept evaluations of new data, software, and technologies.

Collaboration & Integration

• Collaborate cross-functionally with business leaders, technology teams, and data professionals to translate business challenges into AI-driven solutions.

• Contribute to the standardization of data science tools, processes, and best practices across the enterprise.

• Function as the data science expert in internal and external meetings, including vendor engagements and industry conferences

You are:

• You are passionate about cutting-edge technology and keen on applying new AI/ML algorithms and approaches.

• You are analytically driven, intellectually curious, and experienced leading the development and implementation of data and analytic solutions to solve challenging business problems.

• You enjoy leading and managing a team of data scientist to crack hard to solve problems with AI/ML and seeing it deployed in-market and generating value for Guardian. You enjoy collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team including data engineers, business analysts, software developers and functional business experts and business leaders.

• You have demonstrated track record of managing data science teams and working with business leaders.

You have:

• PhD with 6+ years of experience, Master's degree with 8+ years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied mathematics or related field

• 7+ years of hands-on ML modeling/development experience

• Extensive experience in deep learning models including Large Language Models (LLM) and Natural Language Processing (NLP)

• Hands-on experience with GPU, distributed computing and applying parallelism to ML solutions

• Strong programming skills in Python including PyTorch and/or Tensorflow

• Solid background in algorithms and a range of ML models

• Experience leading team of Data Scientist of four or more

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work and collaborating cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and other disciplines at both the leadership and hands-on level

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with superb attention to detail

• Proven leadership in providing technical leadership and mentoring to data scientists and strong management skills with ability to monitor/track performance for enterprise success

Location:

• Three days a week at a Guardian office in New York, NY, Holmdel, NJ, Boston, MA, Stamford, CT, Pittsfield, MA or Bethlehem, PA

• Remote Candidates who can travel up to 20% of the time to our New York office will be considered.

Salary Range:

$148,940.00 - $244,685.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian's Purpose - to inspire well-being - we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at . Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact .

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.

Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being - mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .

Lead AI Innovation Lead - Data Science Lab

Overview

Guardian is on a transformation journey to evolve into a modern, forward-thinking insurance company committed to enhancing the wellbeing of its customers and their families. As part of the Data & AI team, this role presents a distinctive opportunity to collaborate with the CDAO and the Head of Data Science, actively contributing to Guardian's ongoing evolution.

Guardian's Data & AI team spearheads a culture of data insights across Guardian, facilitating the successful realization of our strategic initiatives. Our core activities encompass creating business value from our data and analytic products. Key responsibilities include data lifecycle management, insight development, and data product delivery. We are a team of data analysts, data product owners, data scientists and most importantly, data business leaders. Our solutions and actions are critical to Guardian's revenue growth, risk management and customer experience.

Guardian created a Data Science Lab (DSL) to reimagine insurance in light of emerging technology, societal shifts, and evolving consumer needs. The DSL will expedite Guardian's transition to data-driven decision making and insight generation, fostering long-term innovation. The DSL will establish rapid testing capabilities for new technology and the translation of pioneering research into practical, enterprise-wide solutions.

In this role as Managing Lead Data Scientist for the DSL, you'll be entrusted with the crucial task of managing the DSL and devising AI strategy for the Data Science team. Your responsibilities will include identifying new AI capabilities, coming up with solutions to scale the Data Science team, leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence, to drive enterprise-wide innovation across various business lines and Guardian products. You'll collaborate with senior executives on high-impact high-visibility projects to deliver AI/ML solutions that will be market-tested and deployed to make a real difference to risk management and Guardian's overall financial performance. Successful candidates bring expertise in insurance and financial services, a passion for applying cutting-edge ML and AI insights, and the ability to design and implement data science capabilities that foster growth, competitive advantage, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the Data Science Lab (DSL) by setting strategic direction, driving innovation, and ensuring alignment with Guardian Life's business goals and digital transformation initiatives.

• Manage and mentor a high-performing team of data scientists, fostering a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and excellence.

• Monitor developments across the AI and data science community to position Guardian as a leader in responsible and effective AI adoption.

• Report and communicate progress, opportunities, and risks to executive stakeholders, delivering insights and recommendations in a clear, actionable manner.

Innovation & Research

• Stay current with advancements in machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), and industry trends to identify and evaluate emerging capabilities and technologies.

• Collaborate with academic and industry partners to develop and test novel AI/ML methods and approaches.

• Introduce and apply ML/AI innovations to practical, high-impact opportunities across Guardian's business units.

• Create patentable technologies and methodologies that drive long-term innovation.

AI/ML Development

• Build and lead experimentation efforts to validate the feasibility and impact of new data science techniques in real-world insurance use cases.

• Develop capabilities in Deep Learning, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Generative AI.

• Apply AI/ML to unstructured data sources such as insurance contracts, medical records, sales notes, and customer service logs.

• Deliver solutions that enhance underwriting risk assessment, claims auto-adjudication, and customer servicing.

Operational Excellence

• Establish scalable processes, frameworks, and governance models for efficient and responsible AI/ML development, testing, and deployment.

• Assess and recommend cutting-edge tools, platforms, and technologies to enhance data science workflows and model lifecycle management.

• Actively participate in proof-of-concept evaluations of new data, software, and technologies.

Collaboration & Integration

• Collaborate cross-functionally with business leaders, technology teams, and data professionals to translate business challenges into AI-driven solutions.

• Contribute to the standardization of data science tools, processes, and best practices across the enterprise.

• Function as the data science expert in internal and external meetings, including vendor engagements and industry conferences

You are:

• You are passionate about cutting-edge technology and keen on applying new AI/ML algorithms and approaches.

• You are analytically driven, intellectually curious, and experienced leading the development and implementation of data and analytic solutions to solve challenging business problems.

• You enjoy leading and managing a team of data scientist to crack hard to solve problems with AI/ML and seeing it deployed in-market and generating value for Guardian. You enjoy collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team including data engineers, business analysts, software developers and functional business experts and business leaders.

• You have demonstrated track record of managing data science teams and working with business leaders.

You have:

• PhD with 6+ years of experience, Master's degree with 8+ years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied mathematics or related field

• 7+ years of hands-on ML modeling/development experience

• Extensive experience in deep learning models including Large Language Models (LLM) and Natural Language Processing (NLP)

• Hands-on experience with GPU, distributed computing and applying parallelism to ML solutions

• Strong programming skills in Python including PyTorch and/or Tensorflow

• Solid background in algorithms and a range of ML models

• Experience leading team of Data Scientist of four or more

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work and collaborating cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and other disciplines at both the leadership and hands-on level

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with superb attention to detail

• Proven leadership in providing technical leadership and mentoring to data scientists and strong management skills with ability to monitor/track performance for enterprise success

Location:

• Three days a week at a Guardian office in New York, NY, Holmdel, NJ, Boston, MA, Stamford, CT, Pittsfield, MA or Bethlehem, PA

• Remote Candidates who can travel up to 20% of the time to our New York office will be considered.

Salary Range:

$148,940.00 - $244,685.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian's Purpose - to inspire well-being - we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at . Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact .

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.

Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being - mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .

Lead AI Innovation Lead - Data Science Lab

Overview

Guardian is on a transformation journey to evolve into a modern, forward-thinking insurance company committed to enhancing the wellbeing of its customers and their families. As part of the Data & AI team, this role presents a distinctive opportunity to collaborate with the CDAO and the Head of Data Science, actively contributing to Guardian's ongoing evolution.

Guardian's Data & AI team spearheads a culture of data insights across Guardian, facilitating the successful realization of our strategic initiatives. Our core activities encompass creating business value from our data and analytic products. Key responsibilities include data lifecycle management, insight development, and data product delivery. We are a team of data analysts, data product owners, data scientists and most importantly, data business leaders. Our solutions and actions are critical to Guardian's revenue growth, risk management and customer experience.

Guardian created a Data Science Lab (DSL) to reimagine insurance in light of emerging technology, societal shifts, and evolving consumer needs. The DSL will expedite Guardian's transition to data-driven decision making and insight generation, fostering long-term innovation. The DSL will establish rapid testing capabilities for new technology and the translation of pioneering research into practical, enterprise-wide solutions.

In this role as Managing Lead Data Scientist for the DSL, you'll be entrusted with the crucial task of managing the DSL and devising AI strategy for the Data Science team. Your responsibilities will include identifying new AI capabilities, coming up with solutions to scale the Data Science team, leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence, to drive enterprise-wide innovation across various business lines and Guardian products. You'll collaborate with senior executives on high-impact high-visibility projects to deliver AI/ML solutions that will be market-tested and deployed to make a real difference to risk management and Guardian's overall financial performance. Successful candidates bring expertise in insurance and financial services, a passion for applying cutting-edge ML and AI insights, and the ability to design and implement data science capabilities that foster growth, competitive advantage, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the Data Science Lab (DSL) by setting strategic direction, driving innovation, and ensuring alignment with Guardian Life's business goals and digital transformation initiatives.

• Manage and mentor a high-performing team of data scientists, fostering a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and excellence.

• Monitor developments across the AI and data science community to position Guardian as a leader in responsible and effective AI adoption.

• Report and communicate progress, opportunities, and risks to executive stakeholders, delivering insights and recommendations in a clear, actionable manner.

Innovation & Research

• Stay current with advancements in machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), and industry trends to identify and evaluate emerging capabilities and technologies.

• Collaborate with academic and industry partners to develop and test novel AI/ML methods and approaches.

• Introduce and apply ML/AI innovations to practical, high-impact opportunities across Guardian's business units.

• Create patentable technologies and methodologies that drive long-term innovation.

AI/ML Development

• Build and lead experimentation efforts to validate the feasibility and impact of new data science techniques in real-world insurance use cases.

• Develop capabilities in Deep Learning, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Generative AI.

• Apply AI/ML to unstructured data sources such as insurance contracts, medical records, sales notes, and customer service logs.

• Deliver solutions that enhance underwriting risk assessment, claims auto-adjudication, and customer servicing.

Operational Excellence

• Establish scalable processes, frameworks, and governance models for efficient and responsible AI/ML development, testing, and deployment.

• Assess and recommend cutting-edge tools, platforms, and technologies to enhance data science workflows and model lifecycle management.

• Actively participate in proof-of-concept evaluations of new data, software, and technologies.

Collaboration & Integration

• Collaborate cross-functionally with business leaders, technology teams, and data professionals to translate business challenges into AI-driven solutions.

• Contribute to the standardization of data science tools, processes, and best practices across the enterprise.

• Function as the data science expert in internal and external meetings, including vendor engagements and industry conferences

You are:

• You are passionate about cutting-edge technology and keen on applying new AI/ML algorithms and approaches.

• You are analytically driven, intellectually curious, and experienced leading the development and implementation of data and analytic solutions to solve challenging business problems.

• You enjoy leading and managing a team of data scientist to crack hard to solve problems with AI/ML and seeing it deployed in-market and generating value for Guardian. You enjoy collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team including data engineers, business analysts, software developers and functional business experts and business leaders.

• You have demonstrated track record of managing data science teams and working with business leaders.

You have:

• PhD with 6+ years of experience, Master's degree with 8+ years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied mathematics or related field

• 7+ years of hands-on ML modeling/development experience

• Extensive experience in deep learning models including Large Language Models (LLM) and Natural Language Processing (NLP)

• Hands-on experience with GPU, distributed computing and applying parallelism to ML solutions

• Strong programming skills in Python including PyTorch and/or Tensorflow

• Solid background in algorithms and a range of ML models

• Experience leading team of Data Scientist of four or more

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work and collaborating cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and other disciplines at both the leadership and hands-on level

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with superb attention to detail

• Proven leadership in providing technical leadership and mentoring to data scientists and strong management skills with ability to monitor/track performance for enterprise success

Location:

• Three days a week at a Guardian office in New York, NY, Holmdel, NJ, Boston, MA, Stamford, CT, Pittsfield, MA or Bethlehem, PA

• Remote Candidates who can travel up to 20% of the time to our New York office will be considered.

Salary Range:

$148,940.00 - $244,685.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian's Purpose - to inspire well-being - we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at . Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact .

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.

Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being - mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .